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Article-Building-04-2019 Market Updates

UK interest rate update: Bank of England triggers stagflation fears

The Bank of England raised its key base rate from 0.75% to 1% at its May meeting, returning it to a level last seen in 2009. This was the fourth rise imposed by the central bank, following increases i...

Adviser-Hub 5th May 2022

Article-Direction-05-2019 Market Updates

UK market review: Ukraine and inflation share the spotlight

Alongside the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine, the surging cost of living continued to garner headlines in the UK during March.

Adviser-Hub 14th Apr 2022

Article-Building-04-2019 Analysis & Opinion

UK rates return to pre-pandemic levels

The Bank of England raised interest rates for a second consecutive month in March, bringing them back to pre-pandemic levels.

Adviser-Hub 17th Mar 2022

Article-balance-01-2019 Analysis & Opinion

The Week: Might the war in Ukraine change the direction of interest rates?

Interest rates are slated to rise several times in 2022. Does the Ukrainian crisis shift the thinking from central bankers?

Adviser-Hub 16th Mar 2022

Article-Chart-05-2019 Analysis & Opinion

UK rate increase: Back-to-back rate increases from the Bank of England

In a move intended to dampen surging inflationary pressures, the Bank of England (BoE) raised its key interest rate from 0.25% to 0.50%.

Adviser-Hub 11th Feb 2022

Article-Building-04-2019 Analysis & Opinion

Bank of England makes its move

In an unexpected move, Bank of England policymakers opted to tighten monetary policy at their December meeting in a bid to address surging inflationary pressures.

Adviser-Hub 16th Dec 2021

Article-London-01-2019 Market Updates

UK market review: Omicron triggers uncertainties

Investor sentiment was shaken during November by the discovery of the new “Omicron” Covid-19 variant in South Africa. The news sparked concerns over the outlook for the UK and global economic recovery...

Adviser-Hub 2nd Dec 2021

Article-Building-04 Analysis & Opinion

Will the Bank of England be raising interest rates soon?

Until recently, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which has responsibility for setting interest rates, was undecided if conditions were right for tightening monetary policy.

Adviser-Hub 1st Oct 2021

Article-Direction-05-2019 Market Updates

Global update: Fears over a possible ‘second wave’

June proved to be a choppy month for investors as hopes of economic recovery were tempered by fears of a second wave of infection as instances of COVID-19 surged in parts of the US.

Adviser-Hub 6th Jul 2020

Article-Chart-04-2019 Business Toolkit

UK bond market review: UK interest rates reach all-time low

Against the backdrop of heightened uncertainty caused by the intensifying coronavirus crisis, investors continued to lose their appetite for risk during March.

Adviser-Hub 20th Apr 2020

Article-London-01-2019 Market Updates

UK interest rates cut to record low

In an unexpected move designed to shore up the UK economy against the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of England slashed its key interest rate to 0.1%.

Adviser-Hub 20th Mar 2020

Article-Buildings-FED-01-2019 Market Updates

Fed cuts rates to near-zero

In an unprecedented move, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its second consecutive emergency rate cut as central banks around the world launched co-ordinated action to support the global economy.

Adviser-Hub 16th Mar 2020

Article-London-01-2019 Market Updates

Hey, big spender

Hot on the heels of the Bank of England’s emergency rate cut, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget since his appointment in February 2020.

Adviser-Hub 12th Mar 2020

Article-Chart-04-2019 Market Updates

UK bond market review: Flight to safety

Gilt yields fell during January as investors sought the perceived safety of government bonds

Adviser-Hub 12th Feb 2020

Article-Europe-AO-01_1 Market Updates

Brexit enters the last six months

Gilt yields rose during September as the Brexit negotiation process moved towards its final six months and a summit in Salzburg ended without a deal. The IMF concluded its annual assessment of the UK...

Adviser-Hub 5th Oct 2018

Article-Cities-London-AO-01_1-2 Market Updates

Brexit affects investor sentiment

August 2018 Gilt yields declined during most of August, but rallied towards the end of the month amid speculation that BoE Governor Mark Carney might be requested to stay on beyond the end his term...

Adviser-Hub 5th Sep 2018

Article-Chart-03-2019 Market Updates

The Week: Inflation statistics: another gloomy sign?

This month’s inflation data undershot. Another reason to be gloomy about the UK’s prospects?

Adviser-Hub 19th Jul 2018

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