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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates, Slows Bond Sell-Off

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 4%, slowing its bond-selling program to mitigate market volatility, while acknowledging the risk of rising inflation and slowing job growth.

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France's GDP growth revised upward despite political turmoil

Despite political instability and protests, France's National Institute of Statistics (Insee) raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0.8%, driven by the aeronautics, tourism, real estate, and agriculture sectors, while household consumption remains stagnant due to persistent uncertainty.

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UK Borrowing Costs Surge to 27-Year High Amidst Market Volatility

Britain's 30-year government bond yield reached a 27-year high of 5.680% on Tuesday, increasing borrowing costs and putting pressure on the chancellor before the autumn budget, while gold prices hit record highs and European markets experienced declines.

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Global Bond Market Volatility to Increase Amidst Upcoming Bond Sales

Germany, Japan, and the U.S. will sell long-dated bonds in early September, causing increased volatility in bond markets due to already high yields, weak demand, and economic/political uncertainty; this will likely lead to higher borrowing costs for governments.

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UK Borrowing Costs Spike to Multi-Month Highs Amidst Economic Uncertainty

UK government borrowing costs spiked yesterday, reaching 4.76 percent for 10-year bonds and nearing 5.62 percent for 30-year bonds, the highest since late May and close to April's peak, driven by market bets against further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, worsening the UK's financial outl...

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US Deficit Monetization Fuels Bitcoin's Rise

The US is using unconventional monetary policies to manage its \$36 trillion deficit, weakening the dollar and boosting assets like Bitcoin, leading to a 69% dividend yield from the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO).

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France's Debt Crisis Topples Government, Reflecting Broader G7 Fiscal Peril

The collapse of France's government, fueled by a €3.4-trillion debt and austerity opposition, mirrors a wider G7 fiscal crisis marked by high debt-to-GDP ratios and dwindling investor confidence.

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UK's High Bond Yields Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Rising UK bond yields and a falling pound raise concerns about the country's economic stability, particularly as the Budget approaches.

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PP maintains opposition to government initiatives despite potential benefits for regional governments

Despite government offers of a climate change pact and debt relief for regional governments, totaling €83.252 billion, the PP, led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, maintains a strategy of unwavering opposition, prioritizing attacks on the government even at the expense of potentially benefiting regional gov...

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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Investor Jitters

Investor jitters over the UK Chancellor's financial plans and rising inflation have driven UK borrowing costs to a 27-year high, shrinking the government's financial headroom by £6.5 billion and increasing the likelihood of tax rises.

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German Bond Yields Surge to 13-Year High

On August 15th, 2024, the yield on 30-year German government bonds reached 3.3%, its highest since November 2011, due to inflation, increased government borrowing, and the war in Ukraine.

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US Federal Deficit Surges to Record $291 Billion in July

The US federal deficit hit a record $291 billion in July 2025, up 19% from the previous year, driven by increased spending across various programs despite a fourfold increase in tariff revenue to $27.7 billion.

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