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January 5, 2024
The Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report is closely monitored markets as it provides insights into the overall health of the labour market. It is a key economic indicator and influences decisions related to monetary...
November 22, 2023
The UK’s Finance Minister, Jeremy Hunt, has unveiled a series of measures aimed at revitalizing the economy without causing disruptions in the financial markets. Hunt announced a £21 billion stimulus...
November 14, 2023
Global equities soared on Tuesday following US inflation data coming in cooler than expected. Markets celebrated this news and and bet that the era of interest rate hikes for this Fed is over. They also...
November 2, 2023
The Bank of England (BoE) left rates on hold for the second time in a row at 5.25%, and ruled out the possibility of cuts anytime soon. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 to keep Bank Rate at...
October 25, 2023
Treasuries rallied taking 10 year yields above 5.0% on Monday, hitting a 16 year high, continuing the recent sharp swings. The yield peaked at 5.03%, the highest since 2007 before quickly falling to 4.83%....
October 18, 2023
The latest UK inflation data has shown a slight surprise to the upside, coming in at 6.7%, surpassing the consensus estimate of 6.6%. This figure is a crucial indicator of the country’s economic...
October 12, 2023
A bond is a financial instrument that can be thought of as an IOU. They are issued by governments or corporations when they want to raise capital. Key points to consider: The buyer of the bond is...
October 7, 2023
US employment surged in September, suggesting the labour market remains strong and robust. The persistent strength of the labour market gives the Fed ammunition to raise interest rates once again. Nonfarm...
September 25, 2023
Monday saw long-term Treasury yields reach multiyear highs, with the US 10-year yield surging by more than 10bps to 4.54%, its highest level since October 2007. The 30-year yield also rose significantly,...
September 21, 2023
The Bank of England (BoE) decided to hold interest rates at 5.25% after 14 consecutive hikes, with five voting members in favour and four against. The banks decision means that the cost of borrowing for...
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