Transcript: The rout in UK and European bonds
The war in the Middle East has caused a significant impact on the global economy, particularly in the UK and European government bonds market. Investors are struggling to navigate the market due to the uncertainty of the situation, with hedge funds taking an immediate hit and longer-term effects on everyone.
The UK and European government bonds market has been severely affected by the war in the Middle East. Hedge funds have taken the immediate hit, but the impact will be felt by everyone in the long term. The market is pricing in a big inflation shock, with short-term expectations for inflation surging due to rising oil and gas prices. The UK is particularly vulnerable due to its dependence on imported energy. As a result, the Bank of England is now expected to raise interest rates, rather than cut them, to contain inflation.
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