UK Funds Lose £847m as Budget Uncertainty Sparks Selloff
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
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Seismic Waves Could Revolutionise Soil Health Mapping
A groundbreaking technique using seismic waves to map soil health could boost crop yields and help prevent famine. Experts say it's a potential 'holy grail' for agriculture.
BoE Flags Hedge Funds, Private Credit & AI Bubble as Risks
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
BoE Alarms on Hedge Fund Bond Bets, AI Debt Risks
The Bank of England warns leveraged hedge funds pose a major threat to UK bond stability. Discover the risks and the central bank's planned response to safeguard finances.
Investment Bank Boss Says Budget Pleased Financial Markets
Steven Fine of Peel Hunt says the Budget was taken well by markets, with gilt yields falling and stocks near highs. He also comments on London's capital markets revival. Read the full analysis.
Investor confidence crisis 'remains live' post-Budget
Oxford Economics warns UK's Autumn Budget risks a slow-burn loss of investor confidence, threatening the pound and borrowing costs. Discover the analysis behind the muted initial market reaction.
Market Relief as Reeves's Budget Avoids Truss-Style Chaos
Financial traders in London report calm after Rachel Reeves's budget, with markets showing no major upset. Discover the key takeaways and market reactions from the Canary Wharf trading floor.
Reeves' Tax-Heavy Budget Faces Bond Market Test
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils budget with £25-30bn tax rises and spending cuts to reassure bond markets. Will her fiscal balancing act satisfy Labour MPs and investors?
Gilt market braces for Budget turbulence
Bond investors are preparing for potential gilt and sterling volatility ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, with fiscal credibility and inflation outlook in focus. Discover the market's reaction to Rachel Reeves' spending plans.
Reeves Faces £2.7tn Bond Market Test in Crucial Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves navigates the powerful £2.7tn gilt market as AI tools and traders scrutinise her budget. Will her plans satisfy the 'beast' that can make or break governments?
Market credibility test for Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a crucial market credibility test following pre-Budget chaos and £40bn business tax hikes. Will her u-turn trigger a gilt yield surge? Analysis inside.
Bond markets may force second budget, warns investor
City investor David Zahn warns bond yields could spike if Rachel Reeves' budget disappoints, potentially forcing a second fiscal statement. Key dates: 26 November budget.
Analysis: Was the tax U-turn a cunning plan?
Did the chancellor pull off an extraordinary move to ease borrowing costs? Explore the analysis behind the income tax U-turn and its impact on the UK budget. Read the full story.
LSEG Bids for UK Digital Gilt Contract
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
FTSE 100 drops on Budget uncertainty and AI bubble fears
The FTSE 100 fell sharply as Labour's Budget U-turn and Wall Street tech losses created a perfect storm. Discover the market reaction and expert analysis.
Pound Falls as Reeves Drops Income Tax Rise Plan
UK gilt yields surge after Rachel Reeves U-turns on income tax hike, sparking investor fears over Labour's fiscal strategy. Discover the market impact ahead of the crucial autumn budget.
Reeves Drops Income Tax Rise Plan in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to increase income tax rates in a dramatic policy reversal ahead of the autumn budget, sparking market reactions and political fallout.
Labour turmoil puts Reeves' budget at risk
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget strategy to calm bond markets faces jeopardy as Labour infighting spooks investors. Key manifesto-breaking tax rises planned for November 26.
Gilts Unmoved by Starmer Leadership Speculation
UK government bonds remain stable despite Westminster briefing wars about Keir Starmer's leadership. Discover how gilt markets reacted to political uncertainty.
UK Jobs Data Fuels December Rate Cut Hopes
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, sparking expectations of a Bank of England interest rate cut in December. Discover how this impacts gilt markets and the economy.
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