The FOMC cut rates by 25bps as expected but more interesting is the press conference that followed with comments from Jerome Powell. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us how many rate cuts we can expect in 2026. We also get a preview on whether the Bank of Japan will raise rates when they meet on 19 December.



Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The FOMC cut rates by 25bps as expected but more interesting is the press conference that followed with comments from Jerome Powell. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics &amp; Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us how many rate cuts we can expect in 2026. We also get a preview on whether the Bank of Japan will raise rates when they meet&nbsp;on&nbsp;19&nbsp;December.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.