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Central banks’ ‘brat summer’
Who says we don’t ask the important questions here at ING? And no, I didn’t have a clue what it meant either, so this economist hit Google so you don't have to. The Charli XCX-inspired phenomenon, which has formed an unlikely crossover with the US election, throws up phrases like “melancholic self-reflection”, “a bit volatile”, “maybe says some dumb things sometimes” and “wears old, corded Apple headphones”. I know what you’re thinking: that doesn’t sound anything like our beloved central bankers. Anyway, just be grateful that Charli has spared us the agony of my Olympics puns this week. The ... (full story)