Interest Rates and Bond Yields News
BofA Global Research drops Bank of England rate hike forecast as inflation pressures ease
Lower energy prices and a softer economic backdrop are prompting a rethink of the UK interest-rate outlook as the Bank of England keeps borrowing costs unchanged. BofA Global Research now expects ...
Britain’s political turnover reflects Brexit strains and long-running economic weakness
Britain is set to get its seventh prime minister in roughly a decade, an unusually rapid turnover for a major European economy. The churn follows repeated leadership collapses after large election ...
ECB raises key rates as Middle East war lifts euro area inflation risks
The euro area economy is slowing after a period of stronger momentum, as the war in the Middle East pushes up energy costs and clouds the inflation outlook. The ECB says the shock is large enough ...
UK gilts rally as softer inflation outlook eases borrowing pressure
UK government bonds are staging a recovery after a weak start to the year, helped by easing inflation risks and softer economic data. The move narrows some of the damage from the spring sell-off ...
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as inflation risks keep policymakers cautious
With energy-driven price pressures still filtering through the economy, the Bank of England leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% in June. The 7-2 vote shows most policymakers are ...
Fed outlines task force overhaul as Warsh holds rates steady
With interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, the Federal Reserve is signaling that its new leadership is focused not only on inflation control but also on reshaping how the central bank ...
Federal Reserve rate outlook keeps U.S. borrowing costs elevated
A renewed rise in inflation is pushing markets to reconsider whether U.S. interest rates will stay high for longer or move even higher this year. The shift affects households through borrowing ...
ICE Benchmark Administration launches inflation swap benchmarks for GBP and EUR
Intercontinental Exchange is expanding its benchmark offering with new inflation swap reference rates for sterling and euro markets. The launch adds regulated pricing tools tied to U.K. and ...
Piper Sandler flags defensive stocks that may benefit as U.S. Treasury yields rise
Rising U.S. Treasury yields are becoming a bigger constraint on equity gains as investors reassess how long elevated borrowing costs can persist. In that backdrop, Piper Sandler highlights a group ...
Nashville water and sewer senior lien debt keeps AA rating with stable outlook
Nashville and Davidson County’s water and sewer system keeps its AA long-term rating with a stable outlook on its senior lien obligations. The affirmation covers refunding and improvement bonds ...
Bank of England official urges cautious rate approach amid UK business uncertainty
Political volatility and a renewed energy shock are adding pressure on UK businesses as the Bank of England weighs its next interest rate moves. Sarah Breeden says policymakers should act as a ...
