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DeSaque Macro Research

DeSaque Macro Research Limited was formed by Said DeSaque in April 2012 with the view to delivering global macro investment insights aimed at providing new ideas to clients.

Said DeSaque has over 26 years of experience working as a professional economist in financial services. Prior to establishing DeSaque Macro Research, Said held positions as Senior Economist at Robert W Baird and William Blair. He began his career as a graduate at PaineWebber in 1986, where he eventually became Head of the London Economics Department.

Said takes a very keen interest in international relations, along with their implications for economic development. His research interests include the economic transformation of China and its implications for global capital markets, particularly in the United States. He is a member of Chatham House in London.

The US economy and capital markets have historically been Said’s main focus of attention. He frequently presents his views to institutional investors in diverse geographic locations. In recent years, Said has also been carefully monitoring economic developments in Asia, particularly China and Japan.

Global Credit Outlook Gets More Complex Due to Recent US Developments

Global Economist, DeSaque Macro Research

Said Desaque

Global Economist

Macroeconomics

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<li>The Swiss and Canadian central banks cut their respective policy rates by 50 basis points. The former faces currency appreciation and deflationary risks. Canada faces higher unemployment and deteriorating growth.</li>
<li>The European Central Bank is taking a gradual policy easing path in 2025. Policy outlooks for the Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank of England are more data dependent.</li>
<li>The Fed cut its policy rate by 25 basis points as expected, but fewer reductions are now expected in 2025 due to a more robust economic outlook compared to September.</li>
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The Swiss and Canadian central banks cut their respective policy rates by 50 basis points. The former faces currency appreciation and deflationary risks. Canada faces higher unemployment and deteriorating growth.
The European Central Bank is taking a gradual policy easing path in 2025. Policy outlooks for the Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank of England are more data dependent.
The Fed cut its policy rate by 25 basis points as expected, but fewer reductions are now expected in 2025 due to a more robust economic outlook compared to September.


Global Monetary Easing Cycle Becomes More Idiosyncratic