Interest Rates: Fed Takes a Nap While Europe Hits Snooze

Money never sleeps, but apparently central banks do! As March 2025 unfolds, global markets are witnessing the Federal Reserve catching some well-deserved Z's after its marathon of rate hikes, while Europe's monetary chiefs are fumbling for the snooze button.

Fed Finally Found Its Couch

According to Nordea's latest crystal ball gazing (February 20, 2025), the Federal Reserve has finally parked itself on the rate-hiking sofa. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank (ECB) is getting ready to slash rates faster than a discount retailer during clearance season. This divergence could send the euro o...