Bank of England

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

Recovery hopes have sparked an impressive market run in recent months

Sterling has leapt to a month high against the euro and dollar after hints from Mervyn King dismissing an increase in QE in November.

The economic environment appears reasonably benign in the near term given the upswing in the industrial cycle, relatively subdued core inflation pressures and expectation that central banks will keep interest rates at their current ultra-low levels. The...

The Bank of England today kept its key lending rate at a record low of 0.5%.