“There are fewer sadder sights than politicians playing musical chairs with people’s lives in order to better their own.”
Traders are scaling back their expectations for interest rate reductions.
Traders are scaling back their expectations for the Bank of England to cut interest rates this year as markets react to the unusual scenario of a declining pound alongside rising
US Stocks Recover After Fed-Led Sell-Off
US equities bounced back at the market open following a sharp decline caused by the Federal Reserve’s unexpected outlook on interest rate cuts.
Wall Street bank reports UK bonds selling at the quickest rate since the Truss mini-budget crisis
Clients at a Wall Street bank have reportedly been unloading UK bonds at the fastest rate since the financial turmoil triggered by Liz Truss’s mini-budget.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 21st April 2024
Leading The Revolution Sometimes the media (and perhaps the rest of us) needs and enjoys a good punch bag, and this week accompanied by her book “Ten Years To Save
Andrew Bailey Declines to Offer Apology Following Harsh Critique
Andrew Bailey has declined to apologize following an independent review that highlighted “significant shortcomings” in the Bank of England’s inflation forecasts.
Analysts Predict UK Interest Rate Reduction in September, Not August
UK financial markets anticipate the Bank of England’s initial interest rate reduction to occur in September instead of August, with a forecast of only two decreases this year.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 17th March 2024
PM For PM? Something most people of a certain age are aware of, is that it is rather easier to be an armchair observer of a situation, than an occupant
UK housing prices rebound, accompanied by a significant increase in mortgage lending
For the first time in over a year, house prices have started to grow again, nearing their peak levels, as reported by a lending institution, coinciding with a sharp rise
UK energy bills for households expected to reach a two-year low
Analysts predict a significant decrease in household energy bills, with an expected £293 annual reduction starting in April, following the implementation of the next Ofgem price cap.
Rishi Sunak reinstates David Cameron while dismissing Braverman from position.
Rishi Sunak has dismissed Suella Braverman and in a strategic move, has brought back former Prime Minister David Cameron to bolster his leadership.
Electricity from wind is not cheap, and it might never be
The parliamentarians prompting Rishi Sunak to reconsider his stance on onshore wind power frequently echo the wind industry’s catchphrase: “Wind is affordable.” Sir Alok Sharma claims it’s “affordable, green, and