PA CONGRESS UK 2014 Lord King slow UK recovery
Lord King gave his thoughts on the “abnormally slow” economic recovery during his keynote speech at Portfolio Adviser Congress UK 2014 that we hosted from 18-20 June at South Lodge Hotel in Sussex.
Bank Of England
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MPC minutes add fuel to rate rise fire
The minutes of the last meeting of the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee have revealed some members are moving towards a rate rise in their thinking.
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Inflation fears and the desert island data
UK inflation is down to its lowest level in more than four years, making a mockery of the Bank of Englands 2% target, but should investors be worried?
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For a view on rates look to the forward market
According to UBSs Joshua McCallum, currently the forward curve is pricing in too slow a move by the Bank of England.
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Bank of England hints at 2014 rate rise
Martin Weale, a member of the monetary policy committee has said an interest rate rise should happen sooner than later
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Markets have been ahead of BoE industry says
Markets appear to have run ahead of the Bank of England on the evidence of its inflation report news conference
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Spare capacity means no rush to raise rates
According to the Bank of England, when it does start raising rates they will do so only gradually.
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Wage moves up chances of pre-Christmas rate hike
According to Royal London Asset Managements Ian Kernohan, while economic activity has improved, output is only just about to surpass its pre-crisis peak
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Yield buyers beware
Interest rates in the EU and the UK remain at historic lows, making life hard and a little riskier for yield seekers.
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Could the Bank of England be the first to blink
The nature of historically low interest rates is that the only way is up, but which central bank will make the first move, and when, is a matter of fierce debate.
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BoE and Govt risk frozen food BBQ
The Bank of England and the Government could create a frozen food barbeque effect by overestimating the amount of slack in the UK economy, according to Legal & General Investment Management.
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Beijing cuts deal on London renminbi clearing bank
The latest agreement will reduce the risk for investors dealing with the Chinese currency through overseas payments.
