Bank of England holds interest rates amid market uncertainty
The central bank followed the Federal Reserve in remaining cautious as Trump threatens global tariffs
Federal Reserve
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Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs downgrade US growth forecasts
The central bank remained cautious as uncertain trade policy risks inflation ‘spiralling’
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US inflation registers at 2.8% as market braces for ‘step into the unknown’
US tariff discussion adds uncertainty to inflation predictions
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Analysis: Is the gold party about to end?
The asset class has been hit by uncertainty, despite performing well for the majority of 2024
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Near all professional investors expect to increase fixed income allocation over next 18 months
Majority of investors are currently underweight fixed income, according to Managing Partners Group
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Analysis: Bond market scepticism on Trump victory
Fears president-elect’s policies will be inflationary
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Calastone: Equity funds suffer worst outflows on record
Bonds balloon by £631m while money markets increase £402m
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How aligned is the Fed Committee on rate cuts?
IG Group North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses Fed appetite ahead of meeting minutes release
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‘An unprecedented surge in demand’ ahead for bonds as investors ditch cash
Most institutional investors expect up to $2.5trn of capital from money market funds to re-enter bond markets
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BNY: Strengthening pound undermining the case for UK equities
The Bank of England and Federal Reserve are diverging
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by half a percentage point
Industry commentators weigh in on Fed’s 50 bps decision
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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?