Pound Slips, Gilts Hold Steady as UK PM Starmer Resigns Amid Policy Uncertainty
The pound weakened and UK government bonds remained stable after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, prompting concerns over political stability and the…
The pound weakened and UK government bonds remained stable after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, prompting concerns over political stability and the…
The Bank of England stress test flags worst-case risks for private markets, highlighting illiquidity and systemic contagion risks that could spill into…
BOE's doomsday stress test on private markets targets systemic risks in private equity and credit, potentially forcing stricter regulation.
UK gilts declined as Andy Burnham's election victory and rallying oil prices sparked a sell-off, pushing yields up amid fears of bloated…
UK payrolls rose 22K in April, beating estimates and holding the jobless rate at 4.4%, tempering expectations for immediate Bank of England…
UK inflation steadied at 2.8% in May, dashing hopes for a near-term BoE rate cut and lifting sterling while pressuring UK equities.
Bloomberg Opinion sees tempered hope for the UK and EU as economic data improves, boosting sterling and the euro while equities grind…
An analysis warns that UK wealth taxes would yield little revenue while damaging growth, highlighting the delicate balance between fiscal and economic…
OECD forecasts the Bank of England will hold interest rates steady throughout 2026, with rate cuts expected only in 2027, impacting GBP,…
Insight Investment pours into UK bonds at 6% yields, betting on a rebound in battered gilts as institutional money spots value.
UK food price cap dispute stokes inflation worries, hitting the pound and driving gilt yields up as markets reassess monetary policy outlook.
Rachel Reeves announced funding for a summer cost-of-living package by closing an oil trading tax loophole, aiming to support UK consumers and…