How ‘portfolio reasoning’ explains Trump’s constant reevaluation of America’s value
President Donald Trump takes questions after his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2026.
When a bet may not be gambling – the puzzle of prediction markets
Prediction market operators allow speculation on sporting events. PJ McDonnell / ShutterstockRegular stock exchange observers will know all about prediction markets. Users buy and sell contracts that pay a fixed sum if a specified event occurs – a sports team wins a match, a candidate is elected.
Statistical Notice 2026/08 - Changes to the criteria for monthly form BT reporting
Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder
Endogenous monetary policy effectiveness
How does the effectiveness of monetary policy vary over the policy cycle? Do tightenings and loosenings have symmetric effects on the macroeconomy? This paper addresses these questions using a nonlinear empirical framework that allows financial exposure to evolve endogenously in response to macroeconomic conditions and monetary policy changes. We provide new evidence on how monetary policy effectiveness varies over the policy cycle and across economic states.
Endogenous monetary policy effectiveness
How does the effectiveness of monetary policy vary over the policy cycle? Do tightenings and loosenings have symmetric effects on the macroeconomy? This paper addresses these questions using a nonlinear empirical framework that allows financial exposure to evolve endogenously in response to macroeconomic conditions and monetary policy changes. We provide new evidence on how monetary policy effectiveness varies over the policy cycle and across economic states.
Minutes of the Securities Lending Committee meeting – March 2026
The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.
North Sea drilling is a distraction: low-carbon transition hinges on prioritising people and jobs
Oleksii Sidorov/ShutterstockKeeping global temperatures within safe limits is incompatible with new fossil fuel extraction, as stated by the International Energy Agency. This should be reason enough to oppose any new North Sea extraction of fossil fuels.
AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Financial losses caused by AI fraud are skyrocketing, especially among adults over 60. Volodymyr Hryshchenko on UnsplashThe phone rings, and it’s your grandson’s shaken voice. There’s been an accident, he says, and he needs money before anyone finds out. Except it isn’t him.
Employers look for resilient staff – then leave them to burn out
Workers are often tested beyond their limits and require strong resilience Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock“Resilience” is in danger of becoming a casualty of business buzzword bingo, but we know it matters.
How to build climate-resilient transport systems
Pasha Smith/ShutterstockExtreme weather frequently causes major disruptions in UK transport and energy systems. Heavy snowfall often leads to school closures, roads grinding to a halt, rail services and flights severely disrupted or cancelled and even power cuts.
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