Economy
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Fed’s holding pattern continues | Analysis from PIMCO Economist, Tiffany Wilding
Markets and observers weren’t surprised when the Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady at the April meeting, says Tiffany Wilding, Economist…
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Inflation could rise to 6.2%, ‘forcing six base rate hikes’
John Wyn-Evans, head of market analysis at Rathbones, highlights the Bank of England’s increasingly hawkish tone despite leaving rates unchanged, with new…
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BoE holds rates at 3.75%: industry professionals react during uncertain times
The Bank of England has held rates at 3.75%, in line with expectations. While the decision itself was widely anticipated, attention now…
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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%: experts comment on mortgage and property implications
The Bank of England has maintained rates at 3.75%, providing short-term stability for the mortgage market. However, the broader outlook remains more…
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17% of active investors are worried about market volatility
Investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= highlights the role of smoothing in supporting advisers and their clients as new research reveals heightened…
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Opinion | Shock, suspense and interest rates
Michael Browne, global investment strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute, examines whether the current geopolitical turmoil will remain a short-lived market shock or…
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Fed holds US interest rates as inflation fears mount | Industry experts tell us what this might mean for advisers
As was widely expected by market watchers, the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates today has now been confirmed as…
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Industry experts share expectations for key interest rate decisions this week, including Bank of England tomorrow
With big interest rate decisions due from the US Federal Reserve later this evening and then the Bank of England and European…
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Why UK bond markets are watching the ballot box ahead of May elections – five things investors need to know
UK government bond, or gilt, markets are paying close attention as the country approaches the local elections in May, explains Aberdeen Investments.…
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Scorching energy prices set to push up borrowing costs
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, highlights the wider economic strain caused by the continuing standoff over the Strait of…
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