BOE Rate Extension Period Fuels Sterling Strengthening

[ad_1] Sterling strengthened against most other currencies, after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and two other policymakers told the Treasury Select Committee that there is a possibility that the bank rate will be paused at 5.25% for an extended period. Catherine Mann, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee, was also present and warned

S&P500 Futures prod one-month low, yields grind higher as China fuels economic fears

[ad_1] Share: Market sentiment remains sour on China debt woes, geopolitical fears. S&P500 Futures lick its wounds at the lowest level in a month during five-day downtrend. Treasury bond yields approach yearly tops marked earlier in August. Fears emanating from China’s Country Garden, Zhongrong Trust propel debt woes. The risk appetite remains downbeat