15 March 2022 Bank of England Could Surprise and Hold Rates this Week says Economist

The Bank of England could keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday, citing the war in Ukraine, in what would amount to a signifiant downside surprise for the British Pound.

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10 March 2022 Gold Prices Are Rising: How High Can They Go?

Gold prices up 10% in 2022 but rally set to extend, upgraded Goldman Sachs forecasts suggest $2,500.

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02 March 2022 Some Russian Economic Forecasts as Sanctions Start to Bite

Sanctions will create a deep recession and financial crisis in Russia on par with the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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28 February 2022 UK Inflation & Economy: The Expected Hit from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

UK economic growth forecasts are being revised lower and inflation forecasts raised as economists gauge the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent international sanctions.

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24 February 2022 Expat Russians Snap up Physical Gold

Expat Russians living in the UK have been notable buyers of physical gold says a major gold investment firm.

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23 February 2022 Why the EU Can Live with a Complete Sanction of Russian Gas

"As the cold season recedes, the danger that Europe could run out of gas in the near term if Russia were to turn off the tap is declining... the EU is not running out of gas" Berenberg.

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22 February 2022 Ramsden Sinks Bets for a 50bp Interest Rate Hike at Bank of England in March

"Ramsden eased back slightly on his recent hawkish stance," says a note from TD Securities' global strategy team. "He favours a 25bps hike in March rather than 50bps."

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