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Central banks are divided – so prepare for more turbulence
Analysis Central banks no longer agree on interest rates. The US is raising aggressively, while the UK is taking a more cautious approach and Japan is sticking to its plan of “yield curve control”. John Stepek explains why this matters, and what it means for the markets and your money.
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Interest-rate rises mean more pain for stocks
News Interest rates are rising around the world as central banks try to get inflation under control. That’s hitting stockmarkets – and there is more pain to come.
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The pound slides as the Bank of England warns of stagflation
Analysis The Bank of England raised UK interest rates and warned of soaring inflation and a collapse in economic growth. John Stepek explains what it means for the pound, the economy, and your money.
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The Bank of England has raised interest rates – but with some reluctance
Analysis As expected, the Bank of England raised interest rates yesterday – but not with any enthusiasm. John Stepek explains why, and what rising rates mean for your money.
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.5% and stops money-printing programme
Analysis The Bank of England has raised the key UK interest rate again – by a quarter of a percentage point to 0.5%. It's also going to cut back on its quantitative easing programme. John Stepek explains what it means for you.
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The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
Analysis The Federal Reserve is to speed up the pace at which it is winding down QE, its money-printing programme. But instead of going into shock, stockmarkets rose. John Stepek explains what's going on.
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The Bank of England gives markets a shock
Analysis Despite warning that it would have to act on inflation, the Bank of England has opted not to raise interest rates. John Stepek looks at the markets’ reaction and asks: what now?
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Who is the Bank of England’s new £150bn of money printing really aimed at?
Analysis The Bank of England has said it is to print a further £150bn to dampen the effects of the second lockdown on the economy. But there's more to it than that, says John Stepek.
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Is the UK heading for negative interest rates?
News The hints that negative interest rates are heading for Britain are now coming thick and fast.
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