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Our views 23 August 2023

Quarterly insurance update Q3 2023

30 min read

Central bank interest rate rises were the story of the second quarter. For the major central banks, after more than 12 months of tightening monetary policy, market attention has turned towards expectations of when, and at what level, rates will peak.

In contrast to 2022, when all three major central banks were expected to continue hiking, the changing growth and inflation picture in the US, euro zone and UK means that expectations have become more differentiated. The inflationary pressure and central bank policies remain key concerns prompting cautious investor sentiment. 

In addition, reviews of the regulatory frameworks within both Europe and the UK have continued to progress.

Read in full: Quarterly insurance update Q3 2023

 

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