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IMF Urges Central Banks to ‘Stay the Course’ Till Prices TamedCentral banks globally must remain vigilant until inflation is firmly under control, according to International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.“I want to be clear we are not yet seeing inflation going down to target fast enough,” Georgieva told Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of the Group of 20 finance chiefs’ meetings in Bengaluru, India. “Central banks need to stay the course until we are comfortable that price stability is returning.”As many central bankers begin to slow their policy tightening, inflation prints across the world remain sticky. With China reopening at a pace that’s exceeded expectations, Georgieva remained hopeful that domestic consumption there remains a growth driver for the world with little risk for an additional inflation flare-up.In the US, the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 5.4% in January from a year earlier and the core metric was up 4.7%, both marking pickups after several months of declines. In Europe, underlying inflation is forecast to stay at a record 5.3% and in many parts of Asia, including India and Australia, core inflation has remained sticky.Authorities shouldn’t let their guard down as price stability is essential for investors and for consumers to keep on spending, which are the foundations for economic growth, according to the IMF chief.(...)
Further Fed hikes expected after data dashes 'disinflation' hopesNEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will need to push interest rates higher and keep them elevated longer than previously projected rose on Friday after data showed a key inflation gauge accelerated last month.Even so, Fed policymakers speaking on Friday did not push for a return to the kind of aggressive action that marked last year's interest-rate hikes, suggesting that for now central bankers are content to stick to a gradual tightening path despite signs that inflation is not cooling as they had hoped.The Commerce Department reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the metric by which the Fed measures its 2% inflation target, rose 5.4% last month from a year earlier, a pickup from an upwardly revised 5.3% annual pace in December.Underlying "core" inflation climbed a faster-than-expected 4.7% from a year earlier, compared to December's upwardly revised 4.6% pace.The report "is another indication that the impulse of inflation and price pressures is still with us," Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference in New York. "It's going to take more effort on the part of the Fed to get inflation on that sustainable downward path to 2%."Even so, Mester -- who had wanted a half-point hike at the Fed's last meeting -- said she could not yet say if she would support such a large hike at the Fed's upcoming meeting.She is among the minority of Fed policymakers who in December thought they would need to lift the policy rate to 5.4% to stop inflation, while most believed 5.1% would suffice. Earlier on Friday she said she had not revised her view.Similarly, none of the other Fed policymakers who spoke on Friday, including the normally hawkish Governor Christopher Waller and St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, focused on the fresh inflation data to argue for a more muscular Fed response. Boston Fed President Susan Collins said more rate hikes will be needed, but did not specify a particular stopping point.Implied yields on federal funds futures contracts rose on Friday as traders firmed up expectations for at least three more rate hikes through June, a path that would push the U.S. central bank's benchmark overnight interest rate to the 5.25%-5.50% range, from the current 4.50%-4.75% range.Pricing also now puts about a 40% chance of an even higher stopping point for that rate, up from about 30% prior to the release of the PCE data.And traders largely erased what had been consistent bets on Fed rate cuts toward the end of the year, pricing in a year-end Fed policy rate of 5.26%."There are inflationary pressures in the economy, the level of inflation is still too high, and it's going to take more on the monetary policy side to get inflation down, Mester said.Economic data in recent weeks has generally come in stronger than expected, with job growth still robust and wage gains exceeding what Fed Governor Phillip Jefferson said on Friday was consistent with a timely return to 2% inflation.Revisions to data from prior months in Friday's Commerce Department report showed inflation did not cool in November and December as much as had been thought, and spending in January rose more than expected even as the savings rate increased.All told, the economic readings may throw doubt on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's assessment this month that the "disinflationary process" had begun, a view that seemed to justify the central bank's decision at its Jan. 31-Feb. 1 policy meeting to deliver a quarter-percentage-point rate increase after a string of bigger hikes in 2022."If the Fed had this data at the last meeting, they probably would've raised by 50 (basis points) and the tone from the press conference would've been a lot different," said Gene Goldman, chief investment officer at Cetera Investment Management.Goldman said he expects the next round of Fed projections, to be published in March, to signal rates will rise father and stay there longer than previously thought."It looks like the Fed will have to be more aggressive," said Yelena Shulyatyeva, an economist at BNP Paribas. "They will probably overdo it, in our view, and that will eventually lead to a recession; the question is more like when, not whether, it will be a recession."
CaixaBank prevé que el esfuerzo hipotecario de las familias se eleve hasta el 38%El banco advierte que este será el principal factor para ralentizar la compraventa de vivienda
Siento insistir en esto: algunos aquí se empeñan en que cosas que llevan meses o años ocurran a escala de serie de TV, en la que hay novedades en cada capítulo, y siguen cometiendo el mismo error una y otra vez pese a la experiencia.Supongo que es otro signo de los tiempos, nadie tiene paciencia para nada que no sea YA, y si no es inmediato no existe.No funciona así. Las cosas cuando ocurran se precipitarán, pero aún así será en una escala de años. El problema creció a lo largo de 35 años ya, que se dice pronto.También hay que tener en cuenta que los medios de comunicación dentro de España están haciendo todo lo posible para mantener la opinión pública en la ignorancia y retrasar lo máximo posible cualquier problema. Esto hace que la cosa esté muy tranquila ahora a costa de que el pánico y la hostia sea mucho mayor cuando sea evidente e imposible de esconder.A lo largo de este año se van a ver los efectos reales de cosas como por ejemplo la subida de tipos, pero eso va a tardar en hacer efectos completos.También quiero recordar que asustadísimos (en aquellos tiempos ppcc) no se equivocó un pelo en lo que estaba ocurriendo, pero sí que lo que había previsto se retrasó un año y medio o dos.
https://elpais.com/economia/2023-02-24/el-corte-ingles-lanza-un-proceso-de-bajas-incentivadas-para-600-trabajadores.htmlCitarEl Corte Inglés lanza un proceso de bajas incentivadas para 600 trabajadoresEl grupo de grandes almacenes presenta a los sindicatos un plan para transferir parte de la plantilla de servicios generales a las tiendas(...)plan para trasladar una parte de los empleados de los servicios centrales a las tiendas. Algunos de los trabajadores del área administrativa de la sede de la calle de Hermosilla (Madrid), empleados de las direcciones regionales y de otras unidades de apoyo a la venta se integrarán en los centros comerciales.(...)prevé un plan de bajas incentivadas para trabajadores mayores de 59 años. En total se verán afectados entre 500 y 600 empleados de todas las áreas de la compañía, apuntan fuentes del grupo. El peak currantes no es tan simple como que va a faltar mano de obra en todas partes:-¿dónde se están metiendo los decenas de miles de trabajadores cualificados despedidos de empresas tecnológicas o industriales -como BASF-?, ¿es que acaso cientos de pequeñas empresas están sustituyendo a los gigantes?-¿por qué la recesión no afecta en absoluto a sectores como la hostelería -record de ventas- o la construcción?, sectores que nunca despiden sino que no hacen más que pedir.En términos generales si disminuye la población también hacen falta menos trabajadores, por lo que el descenso de natalidad no lleva necesariamente a una falta de trabajadores persistente (sí puede haber momentos puntuales de desajuste). De hecho la población mayor aparentemente necesita más trabajo de cuidados, pero necesita menos trabajo general -como menos, compra menos, se divierte menos, usa menos la tecnología...-Se podría argumentar que la "invasión de sudamericanos y norteafricanos" causaría que se necesitase igual número de trabajadores para "servirles", pero su caso es semejante al de los viejos. Una persona que viene de una cultura con unos patrones de consumo, seguirá consumiendo las mismas cosas en su país de llegada. Por tanto no sólo no van a necesitar tantos ingenieros, informáticos y médicos como los lugareños sino que además van a ocupar los puestos más demandados y con menor cualificación.
El Corte Inglés lanza un proceso de bajas incentivadas para 600 trabajadoresEl grupo de grandes almacenes presenta a los sindicatos un plan para transferir parte de la plantilla de servicios generales a las tiendas(...)plan para trasladar una parte de los empleados de los servicios centrales a las tiendas. Algunos de los trabajadores del área administrativa de la sede de la calle de Hermosilla (Madrid), empleados de las direcciones regionales y de otras unidades de apoyo a la venta se integrarán en los centros comerciales.(...)prevé un plan de bajas incentivadas para trabajadores mayores de 59 años. En total se verán afectados entre 500 y 600 empleados de todas las áreas de la compañía, apuntan fuentes del grupo.
Y tampoco nos flagelemos con que si en España somos especiales en esto. La burbuja ha sido y es mundial
La violencia okupa llega hasta Alemania y los radicales toman Leipzighttps://www.libremercado.com/2020-09-07/la-violencia-okupa-llega-hasta-alemania-y-los-radicales-toman-leipzig-1276663548/En los últimos años, el movimiento okupa ha protagonizado un sinfín de asaltos y ataques a la propiedad privada de las familias españolas. Lamentablemente, este tipo de protestas también se dan en algunos países de nuestro entorno y, en ciertos casos, el grado de violencia alcanza cotas de enorme gravedad.Un ejemplo reciente lo tenemos en el Ayuntamiento de Leipzig. Con 1,1 millones de habitantes en su área urbana, se trata de la octava ciudad de Alemania según su número de residentes. De hecho, en tiempos de la antigua Alemania del Este, Leipzig fue la segunda localidad más poblada de la franja comunista.La pasada semana convergieron en Leipzig distintos grupos antisistema, después de que la Policía desalojara el pasado miércoles a varios okupas. Además, diversos grupos de extrema izquierda se dieron cita en sus calles para protestar contra la "gentrificación" de algunos de los barrios de la ciudad. Dichos colectivos, que también tienen cierta actividad en capitales españolas como Madrid o Barcelona, censuran la entrada de inversión inmobiliaria en distritos antaño empobrecidos que ahora se están revitalizando gracias a la renovación de su parque de vivienda y a la llegada de nuevas empresas, comercios y vecinos.Según los grupos que se oponen a la "gentrificación", esta mejora esconde una "lucha de clases", en la medida en que los precios del barrio pueden moverse al alza y el día a día del distrito puede quedar marcada por las preferencias de sus nuevos residentes. Sin embargo, este discurso anticapitalista parece desconocer la evidencia disponible, que no solo no desalienta sino que favorece este tipo de evolución urbana, en la medida en que repercute en más empleo (con mejores salarios) y más oferta de vivienda (con el consecuente contrapeso en los precios del arriendo).Pero los grupos anti-gentrificación han convergido en Leipzig con diversos colectivos del movimiento okupa que, invocando argumentos similares, han procedido a tomar viviendas y edificios de Connewitz, en el marco de una estrategia coordinada que lleva semanas motivando enfrentamientos con los vecinos y los agentes de policía.
Días de furia en Leipzig: barricadas, piedras y bengalashttps://www.dw.com/es/d%C3%ADas-de-furia-en-leipzig-barricadas-piedras-y-bengalas/a-54844105Este fin de semana se produjeron episodios de violencia en la ciudad de Leipzig. Los disturbios recordaron a los registrados en otras partes de Alemania, en mayo pasado. El alcalde de Leipzig, Burkhard Jung, condenó la violencia en los términos más categóricos. ¿A qué se debió este brote violento, y quién es responsable? Aquí la crónica multimedia.Los manifestantes protestaban por el encarecimiento de los alquileres en Leipzig.Las protestas se prolongaron por tres noches consecutivas. Se originaron en el este de la ciudad, y se extendieron hasta el barrio de Connewitz. El origen de todo fue el desalojo de una okupa.Medios locales reportaron daños desde el sábado, causados por algunos de los manifestantes.Clima social "áspero""El clima social se ha tornado más áspero", afirmó ya el lunes el ministro presidente de Sajonia, Roland Wöller. La protestas es legítima, pero debe ser pacífica, añadió."Los crecientes costos de la vivienda y el desplazamiento social son temas existenciales en la ciudad que más rápido crece en toda Alemania. Debe debatirse sobre ellos, vehementemente, con protesta creativa, pero sin excesos", afirmó el periódico Süddeutsche Zeitung en una columna de este lunes.
Landlords face crisis as mortgage costs surge higher than rentsThe buy-to-let business model is imploding as landlords’ mortgage costs surge higher than their rental income, according to new analysis.Landlords who own properties in their own names are suffering as their investments rapidly become loss-making after their fixed-rate deals expire.Research by Capital Economics suggests that buy-to-let investors are at risk of losing almost £100 a month as higher interest rates bite.A string of rate increases by the Bank of England means that the average interest-only mortgage bill in the first three months of this year will cost 220pc more than at the end of 2021, according to analysis by Capital Economics, a research consultancy.Since the Bank started raising rates in December 2021, the monthly cost of an interest-only mortgage on an average home will have rocketed from £269 to £860.That means a higher rate tax-paying landlord will face a monthly loss of £90.Although average monthly rents have climbed to £996, this will no longer cover a landlord’s mortgage costs and income tax bills combined.Tax changes which came into full effect in April 2020 mean that landlords who own properties in their own names can no longer offset all of their mortgage interest costs against their rent when they make their tax calculations. Instead, they can only deduct 20pc of their mortgage interest.A landlord who owns a property in their own name with an £860 mortgage interest bill and £996 rental income will therefore have to pay £226 per month in tax.Andrew Wishart, of Capital Economics, warned that landlords will likely be forced to sell up when their fixed rate deals expire.Rob Jones, of Property Investments UK, a buy-to-let specialist, said investors who own properties in more expensive areas will get hit hardest.He said: “If a property is worth more than £400,000, in most areas it will just not generate enough income for a landlord to cover their costs. There are many areas where the buy-to-let business model just doesn’t have any cash flow.“Rents are rising but it is just not enough to cover the increase in landlords’ running costs.”In addition to higher mortgage costs, landlords face higher management fees, insurance bills and maintenance costs, Mr Jones said.The vast majority of landlords have interest-only mortgages. Although these are cheaper than capital repayment mortgages, landlords are being stung by much bigger percentage increases as a result of rising interest rates.Average monthly costs for a repayment mortgage are now £1,210 – a jump of 48pc compared to at the end of 2021, Capital Economics estimates.This means renting now costs £214 less per month than buying with a repayment mortgage. At the end of 2021, it cost £143 more per month to rent.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/landlords-face-crisis-mortgage-costs-171034546.htmlCitarLandlords face crisis as mortgage costs surge higher than rentsThe buy-to-let business model is imploding as landlords’ mortgage costs surge higher than their rental income, according to new analysis.Landlords who own properties in their own names are suffering as their investments rapidly become loss-making after their fixed-rate deals expire.Research by Capital Economics suggests that buy-to-let investors are at risk of losing almost £100 a month as higher interest rates bite.A string of rate increases by the Bank of England means that the average interest-only mortgage bill in the first three months of this year will cost 220pc more than at the end of 2021, according to analysis by Capital Economics, a research consultancy.Since the Bank started raising rates in December 2021, the monthly cost of an interest-only mortgage on an average home will have rocketed from £269 to £860.That means a higher rate tax-paying landlord will face a monthly loss of £90.Although average monthly rents have climbed to £996, this will no longer cover a landlord’s mortgage costs and income tax bills combined.Tax changes which came into full effect in April 2020 mean that landlords who own properties in their own names can no longer offset all of their mortgage interest costs against their rent when they make their tax calculations. Instead, they can only deduct 20pc of their mortgage interest.A landlord who owns a property in their own name with an £860 mortgage interest bill and £996 rental income will therefore have to pay £226 per month in tax.Andrew Wishart, of Capital Economics, warned that landlords will likely be forced to sell up when their fixed rate deals expire.Rob Jones, of Property Investments UK, a buy-to-let specialist, said investors who own properties in more expensive areas will get hit hardest.He said: “If a property is worth more than £400,000, in most areas it will just not generate enough income for a landlord to cover their costs. There are many areas where the buy-to-let business model just doesn’t have any cash flow.“Rents are rising but it is just not enough to cover the increase in landlords’ running costs.”In addition to higher mortgage costs, landlords face higher management fees, insurance bills and maintenance costs, Mr Jones said.The vast majority of landlords have interest-only mortgages. Although these are cheaper than capital repayment mortgages, landlords are being stung by much bigger percentage increases as a result of rising interest rates.Average monthly costs for a repayment mortgage are now £1,210 – a jump of 48pc compared to at the end of 2021, Capital Economics estimates.This means renting now costs £214 less per month than buying with a repayment mortgage. At the end of 2021, it cost £143 more per month to rent.