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History shows diverging sovereign bond yields have high economic and political costs
Policymakers in Oslo announce biggest rate increase in almost two decades
Politicians and central bankers took their eyes off price problems but running a high pressure economy is dangerous
Analysts predict sell-off will continue as Japan’s central bank sticks to low interest rates
US central bank chair’s testimony to Congress comes in wake of heightening fears of recession
The problems of picking an off-ramp for the Bank of England’s QE carry trade.
External MPC member Catherine Mann says dovish approach would put pressure on sterling
The next step in the European monetary and political experiment has to be more radical than the last
There is no hiding from the long-term transition to more challenging financial conditions
A long reliance on easy money may give rise to new difficulties as the Fed raises interest rates
Central bank is on track to buy ¥10tn in debt this month to keep a lid on borrowing costs
In the US and Europe, policymakers are beginning to accept that dealing with rising prices will not be painless
Central banks are racing to adapt to a world of high inflation and weak growth
Diamond hand QE
Policymakers warn inflation will hit 11% but gradual approach contrasts with Fed
European Central Bank signals it will safeguard weaker economies from rising debt costs
Officials accelerate tightening by largest degree in decades in sign of more aggressive approach
US central bank’s move to reduce $9tn balance sheet comes alongside steep rate rises to tackle persistent inflation
Morgan Stanley thinks so
Spread between German and Italian bond yields has raced higher this week
High inflation has shifted the balance of power to the bank’s hawks after a decade in the background
Central bank paves way for first rate rise in more than a decade and suggests pace could quicken in September
World’s largest asset manager expects slowing growth will temper pace of rate rises
Rate-setters aware they must regain control of prices without triggering economic and financial meltdown
Council members likely to commit to counter any turmoil triggered by higher rates
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