Sterling and gilt yields have dived following the surprise announcement by the Bank of England it is increasing its quantitative easing programme by £75bn.
The benchmark 10-year gilt yield was at 2.36% prior to the announcement but fell to to 2.26% as the Bank raised its total asset purchase programme to £275bn. The pound fell 150 cents against the...
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