Stock Bubble Fears Plague Washington Central Bankers

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Europe

* Eurozone: Inflation is expected to fall to 2.1% in October, then stabilize around that level for the next six months. The European Central Bank (ECB) is not expected to raise interest rates further, and rate cuts are anticipated to begin in early 2026.
* ECB President: Christine Lagarde is attending the IMF meeting.

Africa

* Nigeria: inflation is predicted to slow below 20% in the latest data (released the same day as the article), the first time since 2022. This is attributed to softer food prices (harvest season) and a stronger naira. This could allow the central bank to cut rates by another 50 basis points in November.
* Namibia: The central bank is expected to hold its rate steady at 6.75% on Wednesday, despite a slight increase in inflation.
* Seychelles: Also expected to hold borrowing costs steady on Wednesday.

Latin America

* Argentina: A $20 billion swap line with the US Treasury and currency intervention have temporarily averted a full economic crisis, but the peso’s prior selloff has fueled inflation. Consumer prices are likely to have risen by over 2% in September (month-on-month), the highest increase since April.
* Brazil: Economic activity fell for a third consecutive month in July, marking the longest month-on-month slump since 2019. August GDP proxy figures will be released in the coming week.
* Peru: August GDP proxy figures will also be released, alongside Brazil’s.

General Notes:

* Many central bankers are at the IMF meeting.
* The article focuses on upcoming data releases and expected policy decisions.
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