Specter of stagflation haunts markets The response of central authorities to the pandemic was decisive – reflationary policies that injected massive amounts of money into both the financial system and the real economy, turbocharging credit growth and asset valuations. However, the unintended consequence of all this stimulus was an unwelcome surge in inflation, exacerbated
Deposits in Danger as Banks Push Back In the wake of the crisis, many people are holding on to a stockpile of cash while they wait to see if the global economy rebounds. However, around the world, bank customers are finding their institutions strangely reluctant to handle these deposits. From limits on deposit
Banking In A Post-Pandemic World – What To Expect Banks had an unprecedented year in 2020. In a matter of months, they transformed into almost fully digital operations with remote workers delivering services from their homes. To support them, regulators eased capital requirements and provided liquidity, and banks were able to play a
