Bank of England

GLG Partners has appointed Sir John Gieve, the former deputy governor of the Bank of England, as senior adviser.

It is enough to give you vertigo. Corporate bonds have had a wonderful six months.

Since the equity-market lows in March of this year, the UK stock market has risen in anticipation of an improvement in the economic environment. Indeed, data on the economy has certainly improved, providing grounds for hope the worst of the recession...

As an astounding year nears its end, it is hard to recall the true despair that existed in almost all markets other than government bonds one year ago.

Inflation in the UK may rise 'sharply' over the next few months but is likely to fall back again in the medium-term, according to Bank of England governor Mervyn King.

With gilt yields at historically low levels and after a period of generally very strong performance from corporate bonds, what is the outlook for bond markets in the coming months?

While central banks and governments have started to think about how they might navigate a return to normality, there is little evidence that an exit is imminent

Interest rates have been held at 0.5% by the Bank of England for the eighth consecutive month.

Despite the rally in risk assets over the past six months and talk of an economic recovery, some of the biggest macroeconomic questions remain unanswered.

Banks and financial services companies are proving to be perfect fodder for special situations managers who must stick to their convictions even when sentiment is driving markets down