Exclusive: Bank of England’s Bailey says investors shouldn’t count on rising UK rates

Exclusive: Bank of England's Bailey says investors shouldn't count on rising UK rates

Bailey said any action by the BoE should limit the damage to the UK economy The MPC is likely to debate the need to move quickly on tariffs Bailey says the situation is not the same as in 2022, firms have less pricing power Stock market prices doubled this year JP Morgan cuts BoE rate … Read more

The UK economy was in recession until the end of last year before the Iran war

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Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more

Global bonds are reeling from heavy monthly losses as the war economy grows

Bond markets are under pressure as the war in the Middle East raises inflation concerns

Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more