Static base rate threatens prolonged pain
So, there’s no new stimulus measures this month and UK interest rates have been kept at 0.5% no surprise there but could the base rate really be maintained at a record low level for the next 10 years?
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pa analysis who regulates rocket scientists
As soon as banks and their regulators – both the FSA and the Bank of England – go back to doing their most basic functions the better off we will all be.
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bofe banks could reduce business lending further
Minutes from the latest MPC meeting show banks could further restrict lending to businesses and households.
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Investors take greater risk as bank holds rat
As the BoE holds interest rates at 0.5% investors are forced to take greater risks for their income.
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Evercore Pan-Asset to sell its synthetic ETF positions
Evercore Pan-Asset is to get rid of its swap-based ETF holdings except for its most aggressive funds
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PA ANALYSIS: Blackberries on the beach again?
Former Bank of England deputy governor Sir John Gieve says his ex-colleagues still fear “a meltdown”
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Coutts favours quality bonds and high quality companies
Coutts looks to quality as deleveraging and low growth looks set to dominate.
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BoE Governor forecasts 5% inflation by year end
Mervyn King has suggested that inflation will hit 5% by the end of ths year before falling in 2012.
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ECB signals further rate rise as BoE holds firm again
The BoE and the European Central Bank have both kept their headline rates of interest on hold.
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A loss of confidence in the BoE could lead to stagflation
Keith Wade says the temptation to continue to blame UK inflation on temporary factors is dangerous.
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MPC member blames markets for European debt woes
An external MPC member has laid partial blame for Europes current debt woes on the markets.
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Fed will pursue QE3 in 2012 but UK must act sooner
An economist has accused the Fed of being willing to cancel Christmas” to regain credibility.