Surprise hit to economic growth data drives markets' stagflation concerns
Fourth-quarter preliminary results for GDP showed that the economy shrank by 0.5 per cent, causing consternation among economists read more
Confidence stronger as steady UK growth triggers rise in gilt yields and swap rates
The latest economic growth data provided a boost for markets, with third-quarter performance stronger than most predictions read more
Double-dip recession fears outweigh cheery growth data, thanks to fall-off in lending
Better-than-expected economic growth brought good news, but continued shrinkage in net business lending prompted fresh concern about the strength of the revival read more
Fear of Greek debt default shakes markets despite encouraging growth and capacity data
Concerns about sovereign debt default in Greece triggered turbulence in the international bond and equity markets, but the UK weathered the storm reasonably well read more
Growth and debt expectations drive yields up as swaps and Libor rates drift higher
Yields on government debt in the major economies leapt sharply in December read more
Quieter month for financial markets as focus moves to UK economic growth
September was a relatively quiet period for the markets compared to the turmoil of recent months read more
Markets respond well to Budget measures despite poor inflation and growth forecasts
UK gilts in favour as questions continue to arise over quality of other European countries' sovereign debt read more
Treasury breathes sigh of relief as post-Budget market inertia keeps gilt yields low
Alistair Darling's final Budget before the general election was greeted with equanimity by the markets, which remained quiescent read more
Sustained inflation trend pushes markets to anticipate near-future base rate increase
The stability of the euro was thrown into doubt again as Ireland's public finances were overwhelmed by sovereign debt and fiscal imbalances read more
Markets' chill triggers rush to gilts, pushing yields back down below swap rates
Financial markets caught a chill in mid-August as fears intensified about prospects for global economic growth read more
Accelerating inflation triggers rate warning as Chancellor moves to change target measure
Accelerating growth in inflation triggered renewed international concern over Britain's economic policy, with the OECD warning that base rates would have to begin to rise by ... read more
Financial markets' sovereign debt concerns fuel debate over future of public finances
A lively debate has arisen in economic circles about the unsettled direction of fiscal policy read more
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