ABN Amro tops forecast with long-term call
All major central banks will maintain an accommodative stance for the foreseeable future
The monetary policy of major central banks looks set to remain accommodative for the rest of the year, as a tone of caution creeps into global sentiment, following the UK's vote to leave the European Union, says Georgette Boele, the co-ordinator for FX and precious metals strategy at ABN Amro, which topped FX Week's 12-month forecast rankings.
As a result, Boele now expects the Federal Reserve to hold off from further rate rises this year and to only resume its hiking cycle next year, with three
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