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Who Will Be Andy Burnham’s Chancellor?

As speculation grows over Rachel Reeves’ replacement, markets are looking for reassurance on fiscal policy.

Will the US Dollar Rally Continue?

The US Dollar Index has reached a 13-month high, but experts are divided on the greenback’s outlook.

Jeremy Grantham: ‘Almost Everything Looks More Attractive Than the US Equity Market’

The GMO co-founder weighs in on bubbles, AI hype, environmental issues, and where investors can find better values.

Eurozone Inflation Falls More Than Expected. Will the ECB Hold Interest Rates?

Consumer prices slowed in June, with energy inflation continuing to ease across the euro area.

Will Andy Burnham Raise Taxes?

The bond and currency market reactions to UK political changes have been modest so far.

UK Economy Grows 0.6% in First Quarter as Expected

On an annual basis, GDP growth in 2025 was revised down to 1.3% from 1.4% previously.

European Bonds Outlook for Q3: What Investors Need to Know

The evolution of the war in the Middle East is the key variable affecting bond markets, which will influence inflation, the ECB’s future decisions, and the public finances of eurozone countries.

The State Pension Triple Lock Explained

Here’s how it works, why it’s controversial, and what the debate over its future could mean for your retirement.

What Andy Burnham Means for Your Pension

The likely new UK prime minister has already pledged to keep the triple lock, but for how long?

What Keir Starmer’s Resignation Means for the UK’s Credit Rating

Prime minister’s exit may help reduce the risk of prolonged political disruption.

Will New US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Raise Interest Rates This Year?

Analysts expect more changes ahead in how the Fed communicates policy decisions and measures the economy.

GBP Falls and FTSE 100 Stocks Wobble After Andy Burnham By-Election Victory

Stocks, bonds, and currency markets opened lower as investors weighed the prospect of political change in Westminster.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates, Warns of Rising Inflation

Many economists now expect the BoE’s next move to be an interest rate cut.

UK Unemployment Falls to 4.9%, Beating Forecasts

Labour market data came in stronger than expected, although vacancies dropped to a more than five-year low.

UK Inflation Lower Than Expected Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

A surprise slowdown in food and drink prices outweighed higher fuel and airfare costs in May.

At Warsh’s First Meeting as US Fed Chair, What Changes Can Investors Expect?

Against a backdrop of high inflation and possible future rate hikes, Warsh will begin to leave his mark on the Fed.

What to Expect from May’s UK Inflation Numbers

CPI data will be released on Wednesday, the day before the Bank of England interest rate decision.

Will the Bank of England Raise Interest Rates This Week?

Futures markets suggest no interest rate changes this year, but some economists expect multiple hikes in 2026.

GBP at Risk as Investors Brace for Makerfield By-Election on June 18

The prospect of Andy Burnham as the seventh UK prime minister in 10 years complicates the outlook for sterling, strategists say.

UK Economy Contracts by 0.1% in April as Iran War Weighs

On an annual basis, GDP is estimated to have grown by 1.1% in the three months to April.