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fromFortune
5 days ago
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America's national debt is heading to 175% of GDP. Here's why no president-including Trump-has the will to stop it | Fortune

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules buffer should be significantly larger', say peers

Rachel Reeves should significantly increase the fiscal buffer to address the UK's unsustainable public debt trajectory.
SF politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

America's national debt is heading to 175% of GDP. Here's why no president-including Trump-has the will to stop it | Fortune

Trump's proposed Fiscal 2027 Budget increases defense spending by 40% while cutting non-defense spending, leading to a significant deficit and debt growth.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 hour ago

Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What are they and how might this one work? | CBC News

Canada will establish its first national sovereign wealth fund, the Canada Strong Fund, to invest in major projects and grow wealth for future generations.
#us-dollar
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Gold set for weekly loss as Treasury yields remain firm

Firm Treasury yields could continue to weigh on the metal amid ongoing inflation concerns. Lingering tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could continue to push oil prices up, reinforcing inflation concerns and weighing on bullion.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Bank of England expert predicts global stock market fall and warns are we prepared?'

Global stock markets are at unsustainable highs, with risks of a significant adjustment due to various geopolitical and financial factors.
#student-loans
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts

Hundreds of thousands of young people in this country don't know they have a CTF, let alone how to access it. Some will have a couple of thousand pounds sat there that would really help them as they begin adult life.
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#bonds
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

This risky junk bond ETF pays a 11% yield with monthly income

Higher yields in bonds come with increased credit risk, especially in non-investment grade or junk bonds.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Business

Bonds 101: What investors need to know about the 'shock absorber of the portfolio' | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

This risky junk bond ETF pays a 11% yield with monthly income

Higher yields in bonds come with increased credit risk, especially in non-investment grade or junk bonds.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Business

Bonds 101: What investors need to know about the 'shock absorber of the portfolio' | Fortune

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines

Bessent defends proposed currency swap lines with Gulf allies to stabilize markets amid economic uncertainty from the US-Israel war on Iran.
Marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

City firms bank on savvy' advertising campaign to push Brits towards investing

A government-backed campaign featuring a CGI squirrel aims to encourage British savers to invest rather than keep cash savings.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

What doctors should look for in a specialist accountant - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing the right accountant is less about finding someone good with numbers and more about finding someone who understands your specific circumstances. A good specialist will answer confidently and with specificity.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

When interest on national debt overtook military spending, it triggered a limit where the U.S. may 'cease to be a great power', warns Hoover historian | Fortune

Interest payments on U.S. national debt will exceed $1 trillion in 2026, surpassing military spending for the first sustained period in recent history.
#uk-economy
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
UK news

UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 as markets reel from energy shock

UK government borrowing costs have surged due to rising energy prices, inflation fears, and fiscal pressures from the Middle East conflict.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
UK politics

Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount

UK government borrowing has surged, limiting capacity to support households amid rising energy bills and inflation risks from geopolitical tensions.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

UK borrowing slips to four-year low but Middle East tensions threaten Reeves's fiscal plan

Government borrowing in March fell to a four-year low, but concerns arise over future fiscal stability due to external conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets

UK economy confidence declines sharply due to the Iran war, leading to rising prices and consumer cost of living concerns.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 as markets reel from energy shock

UK government borrowing costs have surged due to rising energy prices, inflation fears, and fiscal pressures from the Middle East conflict.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount

UK government borrowing has surged, limiting capacity to support households amid rising energy bills and inflation risks from geopolitical tensions.
#uk-inflation
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fromFortune
1 week ago

The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the 'safety premium' of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns | Fortune

Soaring U.S. debt is eroding the risk advantage of Treasury bonds, leading to higher borrowing costs globally.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Meet Savvy the Squirrel - the government's answer to get you investing

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while the UK launches an investment initiative featuring Savvy the Squirrel.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

PCY's 6.1% Yield Just Got Safer as Fed Rate Cuts Ease Emerging Market Pressure

PCY offers a 6.1% annual yield from emerging market sovereign bonds, but its sustainability depends on interest rates and credit quality of issuers.
#uk-government
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK undershoots annual borrowing target by 700m

The UK government borrowed £132bn in the last financial year, slightly below the target, but the Iran war may impact future fiscal plans.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK undershoots annual borrowing target by 700m

The UK government borrowed £132bn in the last financial year, slightly below the target, but the Iran war may impact future fiscal plans.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. had a national debt 'home run' in its grasp, says Jamie Dimon-the government did nothing with it, and now its best option is crisis management | Fortune

"The best way to deal with the problem is to actually deal with the problem, to acknowledge it, to work on it," Dimon stated, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the national debt.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong

The Iran war significantly impacts the UK economy, leading to a forecasted growth downgrade and rising inflation and unemployment rates.
fromFortune
1 week ago

The bond market would be a big casualty of the U.S. debt crisis, former Treasury secretary says | Fortune

"That's a dangerous thing," he said Thursday during an interview with Bloomberg TV, describing a scenario where demand and prices for Treasuries fall as foreign interest in the market declines.
Business
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Employers hit with 28bn National Insurance Shock as rate rise bites harder than treasury forecast

Employers in Britain face a £28bn increase in National Insurance Contributions, leading to redundancies and higher costs for consumers.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reeves rightly fears the bond market, but she can afford to ditch one unhelpful rule | Phillip Inman

Rachel Reeves is concerned about bond market vigilantes targeting the UK due to high debt and political instability.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK employers saddled with sharpest tax rise in developed world, OECD finds

UK workers face the highest increase in employment taxes among advanced economies, impacting take-home pay and employer costs significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

The Big Debate: Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers

Eluned Morgan apologized to patients in Wales for lengthy NHS treatment waits during a live TV debate.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Bonds are Taking a Hit. A Steadier Place to Diversify Further

Bond funds face challenges due to potential Fed rate hikes and escalating geopolitical tensions, impacting consumer inflation and investment strategies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Britain's tax wedge, which estimates total taxes on labour paid by employees and employers, minus cash benefits received by working households, increased by 2.45 percentage points last year, the most in the OECD.
UK politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

300 years of wars show they are 'always disaster times' for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression | Fortune

"The historical evidence reveals a striking pattern: government bonds have repeatedly generated substantial real losses during these extreme episodes. They have even underperformed equities and real estates which are traditionally regarded as risky assets."
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on blaming the civil service: the predictable refuge of failing governments | Editorial

Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador marks a significant moment in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amid frustrations with government bureaucracy.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Reeves mulls wartime-style bonds to plug 17bn defence funding gap - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The idea has reportedly gained support from Defence Secretary John Healey and has been discussed in private ministerial meetings in recent weeks, as ministers search for ways to bridge a widening fiscal gap without breaking Labour's tax and borrowing pledges.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

SEND crisis: Vast majority of councils warn of insolvency and call for reform amid huge deficits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Eight in ten councils expect insolvency by 2028/29 due to rising SEND high-needs deficits unless the Government writes off deficits and reforms the system.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Are interest rates set to go up? How the Middle East conflict could hit your finances

Middle East conflict threatens UK financial stability through rising energy prices, potentially triggering inflation increases and Bank of England interest rate hikes that affect mortgages and savings.
#bank-of-england
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% and signaled potential cuts later in the year as inflation is expected to fall toward 2%.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bank of England should cut rates to boost consumer spending, says TUC

Weak consumer demand and high borrowing costs are suppressing UK growth; the Bank of England should cut interest rates to boost households and high street.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Bank of England unanimously votes to pause interest rates as Iran worries grow

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflation concerns from Middle East tensions, despite previous expectations of rate cuts.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. debt is competing with a record supply of corporate bonds, which is pushing up the cost of federal borrowing just as war spending piles up | Fortune

Record corporate bond issuance driven by AI capital expenditure and geopolitical factors is increasing Treasury yields and raising borrowing costs for the federal government.
#uk-interest-rates
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK rates: Savers, investors should act now in higher-for-longer era - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK interest rates will likely remain elevated longer than expected due to renewed inflation threats from energy prices and geopolitical tensions, requiring savers and investors to adjust their financial strategies accordingly.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war and a rise could be ahead

UK interest rates are expected to remain at 3.75% through 2026 with potential increases to 4% next June, reversing earlier rate-cut predictions due to geopolitical tensions.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK rates: Savers, investors should act now in higher-for-longer era - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK interest rates will likely remain elevated longer than expected due to renewed inflation threats from energy prices and geopolitical tensions, requiring savers and investors to adjust their financial strategies accordingly.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war and a rise could be ahead

UK interest rates are expected to remain at 3.75% through 2026 with potential increases to 4% next June, reversing earlier rate-cut predictions due to geopolitical tensions.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

A 'debt spiral,' before a fiscal crisis: interest on the national debt will be growing faster than GDP in just 5 years, think tank warns | Fortune

By 2031, U.S. federal debt interest rates will exceed economic growth rates, triggering a self-reinforcing debt spiral where deficits cause debt to grow indefinitely.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch advocates for tax cuts on energy bills instead of direct payments to households amid rising energy costs.
World news
fromFortune
2 months ago

This 'mutually assured destruction' threat in the $7.3 trillion JGB market helps prevent Japan from triggering a debt crisis - for now | Fortune

Japan faces rising JGB market stress despite domestic ownership and BoJ support as soaring yields and heavy public debt increase risk of debt crisis.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Expectations for UK interest rate cuts shift dramatically - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Geopolitical tensions are pushing markets toward higher interest rates and oil prices, benefiting energy and defence sectors while shifting investment away from growth stocks.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: how are your finances looking ahead of the Spring Forecast?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Forecast to parliament next Tuesday, providing economic forecasts and the UK's financial position without major tax or spending announcements.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Reform UK to overhaul OBR if it gets into power, Robert Jenrick to say

Robert Jenrick will say net zero efforts distract the Bank of England, claim OBR overstated low-skilled migration benefits, and pledge OBR reform.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Gilt yields jump as pressure mounts on Starmer amid leadership speculation

UK government borrowing costs rose as investors priced in political risk from pressure on Keir Starmer, driving higher gilt yields and mixed currency markets.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

There is 'little sign that the government's economic plan is working' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government's economic plan shows deteriorating growth forecasts and rising unemployment, with energy price surges threatening interest rates and fiscal targets despite marginal improvements in fiscal headroom.
#uk-public-finances
UK politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

The UK government isn't spending much taxpayer cash on X

Most UK government departments ceased paid spending on X since July 2024, while the Department for Education spent £27,118.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog

Reform UK will retain the Office for Budget Responsibility, reform it rather than abolish it, and commit to maintaining Bank of England independence.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK Treasury unsure about joining 1.7B program it is funding

In principle, all the departments are supportive of the Shared Services Strategy. However, HM Treasury and the Department for Education (DfE), who currently have modern ERPs and are both in the Matrix cluster, have indicated they would welcome more information through the business case about likely costs for them before they assess that onboarding is feasible and value for money.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Don't be fooled by recent good news, the UK economy is still in a precarious state

Labour MPs will press for significant public spending increases despite strained public finances, citing strong tax receipts and falling inflation as justification.
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