Foreign Currency Risk Management

A case study of how Chatham advised Capital Economics to optimally hedge the FX exposure from a multi-currency revenue stream and cost base.

Inflation remains steady with recent data showing CPI in line with expectations, driven mainly by rising shelter costs. Consumer spending continues to be strong, with retail sales and GDP growth for the third quarter. Despite solid economic performance, inflationary risks may persist, prompting...

It was a volatile week for markets, with the U.S. election results and the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision driving most of the movement in interest rates and equities. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory fueled risk-on sentiment, further bolstered by the FOMC decision...

Jackie Bowie visited Bloomberg Surveillance's New York studio on the morning of the Bank of England's November decision, comparing U.K. economic sentiment and inflation with the U.S.

The Bank of England (BoE) cut its bank rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% today, with an 8–1 vote in favor of the rate cut, bringing interest rates to their lowest point since early 2023. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) struck a cautious tone, saying it will ensure that rates remain...

Markets remained steady amid a variety of economic data releases last week. With unemployment and inflation inching towards the Federal Reserve’s mandated benchmark rates, the focus turns to both the U.S. election on Tuesday and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday.

Join our expert panel as we explore the key priorities and trends shaping the capital markets. We’ll discuss the evolving financial markets landscape and the potential impact on 2025 strategies. With an interactive Q&A format, you’ll gain a variety of perspectives into the critical factors...

The Autumn Budget's £40 billion in tax hikes, gilt yield fluctuations, Bank of England rate cut expectations, and more in today's fortnightly.