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UK economy posts stronger-than-expected growth in early 2026

The United Kingdom economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth in the three months leading up to February 2026, offering a positive signal for policymakers and investors monitoring the country’s economic recovery. According to official data released by the Office for National Statistics, gross......

BoE governor warns on private credit risks, recalling 2008 lessons

The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has cautioned that recent failures in the private credit sector should not be dismissed as isolated events. Speaking in London, Bailey highlighted concerns that the opacity of non-bank lending could amplify financial shocks, drawing parallels with the 2008......

UK stocks rise as Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict

UK stock markets climbed on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting that the conflict with Iran may be approaching an end. The news eased fears of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of England. The FTSE 100 rose 1.6% while the FTSE 250......

Bank of England warns Iran conflict heightens financial risks

The Bank of England (BoE) warned on Wednesday that the ongoing conflict in Iran has created “a significant negative supply shock” to the global economy, intensifying threats to financial stability. According to the BoE, slower growth, rising inflation, and increased borrowing costs may lead......

UK bond selloff triggers limited pension fund cash calls

A recent selloff in UK government bonds has led to a limited number of pension funds being asked to provide additional cash to support their hedging strategies, according to financial advisers. However, the impact appears far less severe than the market turmoil experienced in 2022. The decline in bond......

Bank of England lowers cost of on-demand liquidity facility

Bank of England announced a reduction in the cost for banks to access its on-demand liquidity support, aiming to simplify its reserve management and improve financial stability. The move is part of a broader shift to a demand-driven reserve system, under which commercial banks borrow cash from the central......

Bank of England economist warns against inaction on inflation risks

The chief economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, has emphasized that economic uncertainty should not delay action against rising inflation risks. Speaking at an international central banking event, Pill highlighted that ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are contributing......

Starmer calls emergency meeting over cost-of-living pressures linked to Iran conflict

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, is set to convene an emergency meeting next week to address the growing cost-of-living pressures linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to media reports, the meeting will bring together senior government ministers along with Andrew......

Dollar heads for sharpest weekly drop as global rate outlook shifts

The US dollar is on track for its steepest weekly decline since late January, falling about 1.1 percent against major currencies as other leading central banks signal tighter monetary policy while the Federal Reserve holds back. The shift reflects a rapid change in global policy expectations following......