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How Central Banks Measure Inflation Expectations From Markets
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Episode 98 of Monetary Policy Explained with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how central banks extract inflation expectations from market prices, focusing on the five-year, five-year forward breakeven inflation rate. They walk through the mechanics of nominal versus inflation-indexed bond yields, explain why the breakeven rate isn't a perfect forecast but a powerful signal, and discuss what recent data says about credibility and anchoring. Along the way they touch on the role of inflation risk premiums, the difference between compensation and expectation, and why central bankers watch this specific measure rather than just survey data. A practical look at one of the most closely watched indicators in monetary policy today. #MonetaryPolicy #CentralBanks #InflationExpectations #BreakevenRate #TIPS #RealYields #NominalYields #ForwardRates #FiveYearFiveYearForward #InflationRiskPremium #MarketPricing #FederalReserve #ECB #BankOfEngland #PolicyCredibility #BondMarkets #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo