UK Government borrowing jumps as debt interest costs hit record May high
The impact of Iran war pressures on UK public finances has been laid bare as official figures showed…
Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
When the war began in the Middle East and energy prices soared, Europe braced for a sharp, short…
Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
Bond markets convulsed on Tuesday, pushing the rates on U.S. Treasuries to levels not seen since the global…
U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It
The U.S. government learned last week that it may have reached an unfortunate milestone: The size of its…
The ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public Debt
Even in a global energy crisis, Britain’s economic struggles stand out. The government’s borrowing costs have climbed to…
Dutch Pension Bond Shift Risks Triggering Bond Market Volatility
In the European market for long-term bonds, a once-loyal and deep pocketed customer is about to start shopping…
Dutch Pension Overhaul to Fuel Pivot From Long Bonds in EU
European nations look set to lower the length of their borrowing as an overhaul of the Dutch pension…
Australia Inflation Spike Boosts Case for Extended RBA Pause
Australia’s core inflation accelerated beyond expectations last quarter, complicating the Reserve Bank’s path to further policy easing and…
It’s time we talked about America’s bond market – The Armchair Trader
If you want to understand the nervous system of global finance, don’t look to Wall Street’s neon tickers…
China Sheds ‘Uninvestable Tag’ as $2.7 Trillion Gain Draws Inflows
Global money managers are venturing back into China after years of aversion, piqued by a world-beating stock rally…
UK Markets Slide as Debt Angst Drives 30-Year Yield to 1998 High
City workers pass the Bank of England, centre, in London. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — UK markets suffered…
A Great Global Financial Crisis Brewing
“France may need IMF bailout, warns finance minister” The Telegraph reports. The Wall Street Journal observes “Bail Out…