Mike Riddell on bonds: Panto-modium in 2025
The Fidelity International fixed income portfolio manager says central bankers are market heroes, not the villains of the show
Bank Of England
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Small caps: UK bucks the borrowing trend
While government debt is on the rise around the globe, UK households seem to be heading in the opposite direction
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75%
Industry commentators turn their focus to the possible trajectory for interest rates in 2025
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Inflation rises to 2.6% as fuel prices mount
The Consumer Price Index rose yet again in November as fuel costs increased, making an interest rate cut unlikely
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UK inflation jumps to 2.3% for October
Industry commentators weigh in on inflation bounce
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Investment industry urges BoE to tread carefully following interest rate cut decision
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 in favour of a 25 basis-point cut to 4.75%
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Weekly Outlook: US election, UK and US interest rate decisions
Key events for wealth managers in the week beginning 4 November
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UK inflation falls below target for first time in three years
Conditions appear ‘ripe for another rate cut’, according to industry commentators
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Interest rates stay at 5% as ‘dark clouds gather once again’ over the UK
The Bank of England held interest rates after an uptick in inflation in August
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UK inflation stays at 2.2% in August – but a rate cut still seems unlikely
Headline inflation may seem rosier, but August dealt ‘another headache’ for the BoE as inflationary pressures mount
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Interest rates: Tough decisions ahead for central banks
Will the Federal Reserve and Bank of England agree to more interest rate cuts when they meet again this week?
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UK GDP stagnates in July for second month running
Industry commentators weigh in on no GDP growth in July