Tight real policy stance supports case for big rate cuts

The drop in inflation across advanced economies has caused real interest rates to rise by even more than nominal rates. While there are various ways to measure real interest rates, they all confirm that policy is now in very restrictive territory, supporting the case for large cuts in nominal rates in the months ahead.

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