Global Economic Briefing: The Weekly Worldview: Press Conferences vs World Cup Fixtures

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Global Economic Briefing: The Weekly Worldview: Press Conferences vs World Cup Fixtures

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June 15, 2026 04:01 AM GMT

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCMGlobal Economic Briefing | North America Seth B Carpenter

Chief Global Economist

The Weekly Worldview: Press Seth.Carpenter@morganstanley.comArunima Sinha +1 212 761-0370

Global Economist

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Conferences vs World Cup Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (DIFC Branch)

Rajeev Sibal

Senior Global EconomistFixtures Rajeev.Sibal@morganstanley.com +971 4 709-7201

US economic activity is strengthening while growth in much of Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.

Chiwoong Lee

Principal Global Economistthe world slows, keeping risks of a Fed hike alive while

Chiwoong.Lee@morganstanleymufg.com +81 3 6836-8920

complicating the policy path for central banks abroad.

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Mayank Phadke, CFA

EconomistMWhat do central banks and the World Cup have in common? They are sharing the Mayank.Phadke@morganstanley.com +1 212 761-1531

spotlight right now. Fans prefer clear wins the way rates markets like clear cycles.

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Football (sic) fans are bound to be disappointed at times because one in four Priyan Mody

matches ends in a draw. Draws are usually the result of caution. Investors may feel a Economist

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similar frustration from the Fed, because we see them on hold at least through the

rest of this year, playing cautious tactics and running out the clock until their next

move becomes clearer. The market, though, is wondering if there will be a breakout,

and has priced in a hike from the Fed. If so, just like the World Cup games, the

implications are not going to be limited to the US.