investingLive Americas market news wrap: Trump raises tariffs on European autos
Friday, May 1,2026,17:19
Trump: Tariffs on European cars and trucks coming into the US will increase to 25% Trump: Not satisfied with the latest Iran proposal, not sure we're going to get a deal S&P Global Canada manufacturing PMI 53.3 vs 50.0 prior ISM Manufacturing index for April 52,7 vs 53.0 estimate Trump notified Congressional leaders today that US hostilities with Tehran are over Trump serves up a huge opportunity for the EU by raising auto tariffs Fed's Logan: Fed should not give guidance implying easing right now US S&P Global manufacturing PMI for April 54.5 versus 52.3 last month Iran submitted its newest negotiation proposal -- Iran state media BOE chief economist Pill says choosing to hold on... .. read more..
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era
Friday, May 1,2026,15:50
Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for IRS refunds or reduced penalties from the COVID emergency period, but face a July 2026 filing deadline. .. read more..
Refresco Completes Acquisition of SunOpta, a North American Supply Chain Solu...
Friday, May 1,2026,15:27
Press Release Refresco Completes Acquisition of SunOpta, a North American Supply Chain Solutions Provider Combination strengthens Refresco's North American platform and expands capabilities in high ‑ growth beverage categories SunOpta becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Refresco Rotterdam, The Netherlands, May 1, 2026 – Refresco, the leading independent beverage solutions provider for preeminent global and local beverage brands in North America, Europe, and Australia, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta") (NASDAQ: STKL ) (TSX: SOY ), a North American supply chain solutions provider. With the transaction now complete, SunOpta becomes... .. read more..
Trump notified Congressional leaders today that US hostilities with Tehran ar...
Friday, May 1,2026,14:41
Semafor reports : President Donald Trump notified Hill leaders on Friday, the 60th day of the Iran war, that US hostilities with Tehran are over — for now — and thus don’t need congressional authorization. There is some confusion about what the War Powers Act as it says the president needs to seek authorization from Congress for a war longer than 60 days, which is today. Several Republican Senators warned that if the conflict continued beyond today, that Congress would need to authorize it. While Trump make the case that the war is over and the clock would restart, it doesn't sound like members of his own party accept that. It would also create a precedent that could ultimately remove the... .. read more..
Iran's latest proposal suggests sanctions relief in exchange for discussing n...
Friday, May 1,2026,13:58
We have a fresh report from the WSJ on the latest Iran proposal, which Trump already said he's not happy with. The market is taking it positively as it says Iran is "offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks." That's clouded because it says the sides remain far apart on Hormuz and the nuclear program. It does suggest that Iran would negotiate around the nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. An earlier report said a source in the office of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Al Jazeera that Pakistan asked Trump to refrain from taking "significant military action" at this stage, parallel to negotiations in which Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran.... .. read more..
Trump: Not satisfied with the latest Iran proposal, not sure we're going to g...
Friday, May 1,2026,12:30
Well this is worrisome: Not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal Not sure we're going to get a deal We're negotiating by phone I just had a conversation with Iran We now have talks going on, they're not getting there options: either blast them away or make a deal, when this war ends oil, gas and everything will come tumbling down Not worried about US missile inventory Will probably go to the G7 in France Trump on potential Iran strikes : why would i tell you Iranian leaders are in disagreement among themselves Iran is asking for things I cannot agree with I'm not satisfied because the Kurds didn't deliver the weapons we sent to reach Iran during the protests There is always nuance in Tru... .. read more..
Trump: Tariffs on European cars and trucks coming into the US will increase t...
Friday, May 1,2026,11:55
Pres. Trump on a Truth Social post says he will increase tariffs on European cars and trucks next week to 25% citing that they are not fully agreeing to the trade deal. Stocks have come off a bit on the news but they still remain in positive territory. The US dollar has also moved modestly to the upside but remains lower on the day. Recall that the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the initial tranche of tariffs was unconstitutional, setting the stage for an estimated $160 billion in refunds to importers. The administration has pointed to an alleged breach of a trade agreement as justification for its broader tariff stance, even as companies continue to move forward with build... .. read more..
U.S. Manufacturing Index Unexpectedly Unchanged In April
Friday, May 1,2026,10:45
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. expanded for the fourth consecutive month in April, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Friday. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI came in at 52.7 in April, unchanged from March. While a reading above 50 still indicates growth, economists had expected the index to inch up to 53.0. .. read more..
Fed's Logan: Fed should not give guidance implying easing right now
Friday, May 1,2026,10:18
Dallas Federal Reserve Pres. Lori Logan is exploiting her dissent at the FOMC meeting this week. The vote to keep rates unchanged was 8 to 4 with Fed Miran voting to cut rates while Fed's Kashkari, Logan and voted to keep rates unchanged but to take out the easing bias from the official statement. Logan says: Fed should not give guidance and point easing right now. That's next rate move could be cut or hike. Economic outlook is very uncertain right now. Jobs market has been stable. Increasingly concerned about getting inflation back to 2%. Outlook for inflation path is uncertain. Fed's Kashkari and Hammack had similar thoughts: Kashkari: Pre-Iran: easing inflation and steady jobs pointed ... .. read more..
ISM Manufacturing index for April 52,7 vs 53.0 estimate
Friday, May 1,2026,10:03
Prior month 52.7 manufacturing index 52.7 versus 53.0 estimate. Prices paid 84.6 versus 80.0 estimate and 78.3 last month. Employment index up 46.4 versus 49.0 estimate. Last month 48.7. New orders 54.1 versus 53.5 last month. Production 53.4 versus 55.1 last month. Supplier deliveries 60.6 versus 58.9 last month. Inventories 49.0 versus 47.1 last month. Backlog of orders 51.4 versus 54.4 last month New export orders 47.9 versus 49.9 last month Imports 50.3 versus 52.6 last month Highlights: The expansion above 50 was the 18th month in a row. New orders expanded for the 4th straight month which followed 4 straight month of contraction. Prices were disappointment with a 6.3% jump from Marc... .. read more..
S&P Global Canada manufacturing PMI 53.3 vs 50.0 prior
Friday, May 1,2026,09:35
Highest since June 2022 New orders rise at fastest pace in over four years Output growth strongest since May 2022 as stockpiling drives demand Input cost inflation hits 3.5-year high on Middle East war, fuel and freight Output prices rise at fastest pace since late 2022 as firms pass through costs Vendor delivery times lengthen most in over a year, 22nd straight month of delays Canada's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI jumped to 53.3 in April from 50.0 in March, the highest reading since June 2022 and the third print above the 50.0 breakeven mark in the past four months. Output growth was the strongest since May 2022. New orders rose at the fastest clip in over four years. New export orde... .. read more..
US S&P Global manufacturing PMI for April 54.5 versus 52.3 last month
Friday, May 1,2026,09:30
Prior month 52.3 last month. Summary of the details from the report PMI (Headline): 54.5 (vs 52.3 prior) → strongest expansion since May 2022 New Orders: Strong increase (4-year high) Driven mainly by domestic demand Exports weak (down for 11 straight months; tariffs + geopolitics) Output (Production): Sharp rise (strongest since April 2022) Largely tied to inventory/stock building, not organic demand Inventories: Finished goods: Increased (first rise in 3 months) Pre-production inputs: Slight increase Broad theme = defensive stockpiling Purchasing Activity: Surged (fastest in 4 years) Firms buying ahead of price increases + supply disruptions Supply Chains / Delivery Times: Worsened (lon... .. read more..
Fed dissenters push back on easing bias as geopolitical risk scrambles the ou...
Friday, May 1,2026,09:00
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack were two of the three dissenters to the Fed statement in a rare move. They're both out with their reasoning. Kashkari: Pre-Iran: easing inflation and steady jobs pointed to gradual cuts Iran shock adds stagflation risk via oil and supply disruption Hammack: uncertainty up, inflation risks skew higher, easing bias outdated Both: hikes are back on the table if inflation persists Before the Iran conflict, the Fed’s path looked relatively clean. Inflation was trending lower, driven by cooling wages, easing housing pressures and a likely fade in tariff-driven goods inflation. The labor market was stable, if unspec... .. read more..
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures RiseAs Trump Administration ...
Friday, May 1,2026,08:41
(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures shed earlier losses to advance on Friday morning, following Thursday's record advances following mega-cap earnings. Meanwhile, the Donald Trump administration leveraged the three-week-old ceasefire to avoid a congressional 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution to withdraw troops from Iran. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.39%, and the two-year bond was at 3.89%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 94.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchang... .. read more..
Iran submitted its newest negotiation proposal -- Iran state media
Friday, May 1,2026,08:25
Iranian state media reports that Iran has submitted its latest peace proposal to the US via Pakistani mediators. Oil prices fell on this headline and S&P 500 futures are now up 23 points to 7268. The virtually identical report was also picked up by Axios' US war mouthpiece Barak Ravid who writes: Iran delivered on Thursday to the U.S. through the Pakistani mediators its response to the latest U.S. amendments on the agreement to end the war, a regional source tells me....Iran transferred its response to the U.S. amendments to the draft agreement to end the war to the United States on Thursday via Pakistani intermediaries, according to a regional source. Al Jazeera also briefly had the ... .. read more..
UK Mortgage Approvals Rise Unexpectedly
Friday, May 1,2026,08:08
UK mortgage approvals rose unexpectedly in March, reaching a four-month high, while consumer credit logged its fastest growth since early 2024, official data showed Friday. The number of mortgages approved in March rose to 63,531 from 62,708 in the previous month, the Bank of England reported. Approvals were forecast to fall to 60,000. .. read more..
investingLive European markets wrap: Another round of Japanese yen intervention?
Friday, May 1,2026,07:56
Headlines: USD/JPY tumbles again after early bounce, Japan MOF back in the market? USD/JPY wipes out a chunk of the likely intervention play earlier, so what's next? US futures keep steadier for now even as oil prices hold at the highs ECB policymaker Nagel says more appropriate to respond in June if outlook does not improve ECB policymaker Makhlouf says concerned about energy prices staying higher for longer UK April Nationwide house prices +0.4% vs -0.3% m/m expected Markets: Japanese yen jumps on suspected second round of intervention, but erases gains after USD/JPY falls from 157.00 to 155.50 before recovering to 156.50-60 Brent crude up 0.5% to $111.03 while WTI crude down 0.7% to $1... .. read more..
UK Manufacturing Activity Growth Near 4-Year High
Friday, May 1,2026,06:23
The UK manufacturing activity growth reached a near four-year high in April, driven by improvements in production, orders and employment, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday. The final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a 47-month high of 53.7 in April from 51.0 in the previous month. The flash score was 53.6. .. read more..
AAA national average gas price soars about 33 cents in a week
Friday, May 1,2026,06:09
The AAA national average price for regular gas jumped more than nine cents higher in just a single day, rising from $4.30 as of Thursday to $4.392 as of Friday. .. read more..
UK House Price Growth Rises Despite Middle East Uncertainty
Friday, May 1,2026,03:59
UK house prices logged a faster growth in April despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising energy prices, data published by Nationwide Building Society showed Friday. House prices grew by more-than-expected 3.0 percent on a yearly basis in April, following an increase of 2.2 percent in March. Prices were expected to rise again by 2.2 percent. .. read more..
Ireland Manufacturing Activity Expands Most Since 2022
Friday, May 1,2026,02:06
Ireland's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace since May 2022, underpinned by increased output, new business and employment gains, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday. .. read more..
UK April Nationwide house prices +0.4% vs -0.3% m/m expected
Friday, May 1,2026,02:00
Prior +0.9% That's a solid beat on the estimate and it reaffirms the continued resilience in the UK housing market despite the economic and financial uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. The average price of a dwelling in the UK now rises further to £278,880. The annual change for house prices is +3.0%, marking the strongest change since May last year. Nationwide notes that: "Despite the uncertainty caused by developments in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in energy prices, the UK housing market has continued to regain momentum following the slowdown recorded around the turn of the year. This is somewhat surprising given that indicators of consumer confidence have weakened n... .. read more..
European Economic News Preview: UK Mortgage Approvals Data Due
Friday, May 1,2026,01:34
Mortgage approvals and final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' survey results from the UK are due on Friday. At 2.00 am ET, UK Nationwide house price data is due. House prices are forecast to grow 2.2 percent on a yearly basis in April, the same rate of growth as seen in March. .. read more..
Reminder: European markets will be closed today
Friday, May 1,2026,01:18
The closure will be in observance of Labor Day and extends to all major European markets. Even the ECB's payment and securities settlement systems will be down. As such, that will impact liquidity conditions as well. So, don't expect any leading direction from Europe in driving broader markets for the session ahead. London will still be open though, so there's at least that to work with. But all things considered, the broader market mood is still heavily riding on what happens next with the US-Iran conflict. For now though, Wall Street doesn't seem to care but are investors being too complacent here? That's something to consider. The dollar is keeping steadier after the drop yesterday wit... .. read more..
Japan bond outflows surge as oil prices raise inflation worries
Friday, May 1,2026,00:56
Foreign investors significantly offloaded Japanese bonds, totaling over 1.8 trillion yen in the week ending April 25, driven by inflation fears from soaring oil prices and anticipation of the Bank of Japan's policy stance. Despite this, they continued their strong buying trend in Japanese stocks for a fourth consecutive week. .. read more..
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Japan warns of more intervention if ...
Thursday, April 30,2026,23:37
Japan intervenes to defend yen and warns of further action over Golden Week Axios:Trump received briefing on plans for possible military action against Iran ASEAN ministers warn Middle East war threatens energy security and regional growth May meeting, RBA set for third straight hike as Hormuz closure drives inflation surge Japan manufacturing PMI hits 4-year high but Middle East stockpiling masks fragile demand Japan head intervention official won't comment on FX or oil futures intervention Tokyo CPI misses forecast sharply, giving BoJ room to hold despite June hike signals Gold could nearly double, $8K, as emerging market central banks ditch the USD for bullion Japan: Tokyo area April C... .. read more..
Axios:Trump received briefing on plans for possible military action against Iran
Thursday, April 30,2026,23:02
Axios reporter Barak Ravid: CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper and the chairman of the joint chiefs General Dan Caine briefed President Trump for 45 minutes today (Thursday US time) on new plans for possible military action against Iran, two U.S. officials said This is not really fresh news, we knew this was happening . This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. .. read more..
ASEAN ministers warn Middle East war threatens energy security and regional g...
Thursday, April 30,2026,22:01
ASEAN economic ministers warn Middle East war threatens regional energy security and growth. Strait of Hormuz carries ~25% of global seaborne oil and LNG; over 80% destined for Asia. Freight, insurance and logistics costs rising sharply. Summary: The ASEAN Economic Community Council issued a joint statement on Friday warning that the Middle East war is posing growing threats to global energy security and could significantly slow regional economic growth Ministers expressed deep concern over disruptions to key maritime routes, specifically the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one quarter of global seaborne oil and LNG exports pass More than 80% of the oil and LNG transiting th... .. read more..
Japan Manufacturing PMI Jumps To 55.1 In April - Jibun Bank
Thursday, April 30,2026,20:44
The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to expand in April, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on Friday with a manufacturing PMI score of 55.1. .. read more..
Japan manufacturing PMI hits 4-year high but Middle East stockpiling masks fr...
Thursday, April 30,2026,20:38
Japan April manufacturing PMI 55.1 vs 51.6 in March, best since January 2022. Output fastest since Feb 2014 but driven by stockpiling. Supply delays worst in 15 years. Input costs at 3.5-year high. Business confidence near 5-year low. Summary: The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in April from 51.6 in March, its strongest reading since January 2022 and signalling the best improvement in sector conditions in over four years Manufacturing output expanded at its fastest pace since February 2014, with all three monitored sub-sectors recording improvement, led by intermediate goods producers New orders grew at their quickest pace since January 2022, but anecdotal evidence po... .. read more..
G-Sec 10-year yield tops 7% as oil soars
Thursday, April 30,2026,20:31
Mumbai's 10-year benchmark government bond yield surpassed 7% to close at 7.01% on Thursday, driven by rising crude oil prices and hawkish Federal Reserve comments. Money market rates also climbed amid shrinking banking liquidity, indicating tighter global financial conditions. .. read more..
South Korea April Trade Surplus $23.77 Billion
Thursday, April 30,2026,20:07
South Korea posted a merchandise trade surplus of $23.77 billion in April, the Customs Office said on Friday. .. read more..
Australia Manufacturing PMI Ticks Higher In April - S&P Global
Thursday, April 30,2026,19:47
The manufacturing sector in Australia continued to expand in April, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Friday with a manufacturing PMI score of 51.3. .. read more..
Australian factory input costs hit four-year high as Middle East supply disru...
Thursday, April 30,2026,19:10
Australia April manufacturing PMI 51.3 vs 49.8 in March, but headline flatters. Input costs fastest in 4 years, supply delays worst since July 2022. Output, new orders and employment all fell. Middle East war cited. Summary: The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.3 in April from 49.8 in March, moving back above the 50.0 no-change mark, but the headline reading was driven by supply chain disruption and inventory building rather than genuine demand improvement Suppliers' delivery times lengthened to the largest degree since July 2022, and because longer delivery times are inverted in the PMI calculation, this mechanically inflated the headline index Input cost inflation a... .. read more..
New Zealand Building Permits Sink 1.3% In March
Thursday, April 30,2026,18:53
The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand was down a seasonally adjusted 1.3 percent on month in March, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday - coming in at 3,677. .. read more..
NZ consumer confidence hits three-year low as Middle East oil shock bites
Thursday, April 30,2026,18:09
ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence fell 11pts to 80.3 in April, a three-year low, down 20pts in two months. Inflation expectations jump to 6.6%. Personal finances weakest since mid-2008. Retail outlook deteriorates sharply. Summary: The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index fell 11 points in April to 80.3, its lowest reading in approximately three years, having dropped 20 points in the two months since the Middle East conflict began The future conditions index fell from 96.7 to 85.9, its lowest in two years, while the current conditions index dropped from 83.1 to 71.9, the weakest since October 2023 Perceptions of current personal financial situations fell 11 points to a net -31%, t... .. read more..
Australia Producer Prices Data Due On Friday
Thursday, April 30,2026,18:00
Australia will on Friday release Q1 numbers for producer prices, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous quarter, producer prices were up 0.8 percent on quarter and 3.5 percent on year. .. read more..
Mortgage rates tick higher as geopolitical tensions mount
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:23
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.3%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.23%. .. read more..
Bank of England June rate hike now likely despite April hold
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
One month ago, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told us markets were getting ahead of themselves on rate hike pricing. That feels like the underlying message from the April decision, which keeps interest rates at 3.75%. But it’s also clear the Bank is inching closer to a rate hike in June. That’s narrowly now ... .. read more..
Surging artificial intelligence data usage reshaping economy
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
China’s appetite for artificial intelligence data is exploding at a scale that is beginning to reshape the economy, with daily token usage soaring from just over 1 trillion at the start of 2025 to 100 trillion by year-end, showing “exponential growth”, officials said. The figure rose further to 140 trillion by March this year, according ... .. read more..
Fed traders up rate hike bets after hawkish signals from officials
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Wall Street traders increased their bets on a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year following hawkish signals from central bank officials on Wednesday. Interest-rate futures showed Wednesday afternoon that traders see an 11% chance that the Fed will raise rates this year, according to CME Group data. This marked an increase from 5% ... .. read more..
US Real Consumer Spending Edges Down to 0.2%
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Inflation-adjusted US personal spending edged down to 0.2% month-over-month in March 2026, from an upwardly revised 0.3% in the previous month, as consumers showed signs of more cautious demand. Goods spending held at 0.6%, but the underlying picture weakened. Spending eased sharply for motor vehicles and parts (2.4% vs 6.8% in February), while it declined ... .. read more..
German economy defies war in the Middle East, for now
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
The German economy just surprised with a stunning growth performance in the first quarter. Despite rather disappointing monthly data in January and February, the economy grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, from 0.2% QoQ in the final quarter of 2025. Details will only be released in a few weeks, but according to the statistical office’s press release, ... .. read more..
Turkey Trade Deficit Highest in 11 Months
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Turkey’s trade deficit widened sharply to USD 11.2 billion in March 2026 from USD 7.2 billion in the same month last year. This marks the largest trade gap since April 2025, as imports advanced 8.2% year-on-year to USD 33.1 billion, driven by higher purchases of capital goods (+7.8%), intermediate goods (+11.2%), and other goods (+249.6%). ... .. read more..
German Import Prices Rise More than Expected
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Germany’s import prices increased 2.3% year-on-year in March 2026, rebounding from a 2.3% decline in each of the previous three months and above the market forecast of 1.6%. This marked the first increase in import prices since March 2025 and the fastest pace since February 2025, driven largely by a 13.2% rise in energy costs, ... .. read more..
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Germany’s retail sales dropped 2.0% month-over-month in March 2026, significantly missing market expectations for a milder 0.1% decline and deepening from a downwardly revised 0.3% fall in the previous month. This marked the third consecutive monthly contraction and the sharpest decrease since October 2022, as heightened uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on ... .. read more..
Middle East disruptions hitting economic activity in South Korea and Japan
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Korea: Output declines in refinery and semiconductor sectors South Korea’s industrial production rose 0.3% month-on-month, seasonally adjusted, in March (vs 5.3% in February, 0.6% market consensus). Oil disruptions are one reason, but a technical payback after a strong gain in February probably contributed to the slowdown. Details showed that the robust output gain in transportation ... .. read more..
India’s economy faces rising risks from Middle East conflict
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
India’s economy remains resilient but confronts mounting risks from the Middle East conflict, which has disrupted supplies of energy, fertilizers and industrial raw materials while raising costs and weakening trade, according to the government’s monthly economic report released Wednesday. India enters fiscal year 2026-27 at the intersection of domestic resilience and external turbulence, the report ... .. read more..
US Treasury Series I Bond Rate Climbs To 4.26% As Inflation Component Rises
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
The U.S. Department of the Treasury set a new Series I savings bond composite rate of 4.26% Thursday for bonds issued from May 1 through Oct. 31, keeping the fixed-rate piece at 0.90% as the inflation-linked portion ticked higher. CNBC reported the new 4.26% rate replaces the prior 4.03% offer that ran through April 30, and that the Treasury's formula rounds the combined figure. The updated composite rate reflects a 3.34% variable component tied to inflation data plus the unchanged 0.90% fixed component. I bonds are designed to help protect cash from inflation while still paying interest. Holding the fixed rate at 0.90% means new buyers lock in that piece for ... Full story available... .. read more..
Why UK bond yields could rise further on a deeper political crisis
Thursday, April 30,2026,17:00
Local elections: What’s happening and why it matters Britain’s local elections come at a particularly sensitive moment for UK financial markets. Government bond – gilt – yields have just risen above 5% for the first time since 2008, a time when the economy was growing significantly faster than it is today. Much of the latest ... .. read more..