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Inflation

The cost of living − speech by Andrew Bailey

01/03/2023 No Comments

The latest release of data for the UK consumer price index showed an annual increase of 10.1% in January. It is down from a peak of 11.1% in October, not least because direct effects from energy prices have eased. But also, core inflation, which excludes the most volatile components of the consumer price index, fell more than expected to 5.8% in January.

How long will inflation in the UK last?

13/01/2023 No Comments

Despite the Bank of England saying inflation will start coming down in the middle of 2023, could they be wrong again?

OANDA – Stocks lower on inflation expectations rise

14/10/2022 No Comments

U.S. stocks were unable to hold onto gains after inflation expectations unexpectedly rose for the first time in seven months. Wall Street worries about how ...

Why are Central Banks raising interest rates?

03/10/2022 No Comments

Whether the interest rate hikes undertaken around the world are enough to control inflation remains to be seen.

Brazilians see crypto as tool to diversify risks of local stocks, cash

November 24, 2021

Brazilians were the biggest supporters of crypto-recognition, with 56% supporting El Salvador’s move, and 48% saying they want Brazil to follow suit and adopt Bitcoin. Only 4% of Brazilians said that there is no future for crypto currencies in their country.

Digital Assets

What About DeFi? With Celo and Chainlink at #SgFinTechFest

November 8, 2021

It’s been a vigorous first day at the #SgFinTechFest. The Festival has already over-exceeded expectations after the first day. While stablecoins haven’t come up quite as much as at other FinTech events, crypto was out in full force. Moderated by Morgan Beller, General Partner of NFX, Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink and Rene Reinsberg, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Celo met to discuss all things DeFi.

Blockchain Digital Assets Technology

Institutional Investors in DeFi

November 5, 2021

Konstantin Anissimov, CEO of CEX.IO, shared his thoughts with us on why and how institutional investors have become more involved in decentralised finance.

Press Release

FTSE 100 falls as labour squeeze leads to expectations of rate rise to squash inflation

October 12, 2021

It’s the expectation that the Bank of England will step in to try and squash down inflation by raising interest rates by the end of the year, that’s weighing down stocks, given the financial markets have become so addicted to ultra-low rates and easy financing.

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‘The playbook is quite unusual…’: central bankers cautious on global economic prospects

October 1, 2021

European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde, US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda came together (virtually) on 29 September to answer these questions in an hour-long discussion on global economic prospects entitled ‘Beyond the pandemic: the future of monetary policy’ during the ECB Forum on Central Banking.

Press Release

Gold investing reinvented with first ever yield

September 30, 2021

Until now, revenue amassed from the trading or investment in gold was speculative and subject to market fluctuations. Kinesis offers a competitive alternative, with a yield-sharing model that allows participants to increase their holdings of gold and silver, by paying a yield of 15% of overall transaction costs back to them each month.

Banking

Why higher interest rates could help lenders earn more profits

September 17, 2021

“Banks are attractive,” Jason argues, “because they are one of the few business models around that – within reason of course – prefer higher interest rates.”

Press Release

Inflation takes breath-taking leap, surging at fastest rate in over 20 years

September 15, 2021

Already prices paid by consumers are rising well above the target rate but it’s also the 5.9% increase in the price of goods bought and sold by UK manufacturers which will be unpalatable food for thought for policy makers at the Bank of England.

Press Release

UK output dramatically slowed in July raising fears of stagflation amid inflation concerns

September 10, 2021

Digital Assets

How can “title” add value to the crypto markets?

September 2, 2021

Title around crypto wallets could dismantle the concerns of individuals who are not getting involved in crypto because of fears regarding security. This development could, therefore, potentially mean a larger base of crypto users.

Gold

How is the price of gold reacting to increased inflation?

August 19, 2021

Usually, we would expect increased inflation to drive up the price of gold. Gold is, after all, traditionally considered to be a hedge against inflation.

Banking

Questions that UBS Banking & Financial Services Clients are raising today

August 13, 2021

The findings of UBS' Banking and Financial Services Division are interesting. They reflect the major concerns of their clients as global economies emerge tentatively from the disruption of the pandemic.

Press Release

Monetary policy decisions (European Central Bank)

July 22, 2021

The Governing Council expects the key ECB interest rates to remain at their present or lower levels until it sees inflation reaching two per cent well ahead of the end of its projection horizon

Press Release

Investor confidence takes a knock despite ‘Freedom Day’ as infection rates soar

July 19, 2021

Far from bringing an added dose of confidence to investors, ‘Freedom Day’ appears to be a setback. Investors’ confidence in the UK has dropped by 5% in July.

Press Release

Inflation is out of control – UK rapidly approaching new 3% target

July 14, 2021

There are real fears that these added costs may be passed onto consumers before long. But central banks all seem incredibly reluctant to raise interest rates. This decision is hitting both consumers and savers hard.

Press Release

Sense of unease pervades financial markets over potential for stagflation – amid higher prices and Covid resurgence

July 14, 2021

Although, for the moment, central banks are largely keeping their cool, appearing confident the spectre of lingering inflation will disappear, there are increasing signs of nervousness among investors, especially as readings in other countries also show price spikes.

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