Inflation

MPC meeting is taking place later this week

Savers have seen highest rates since December after BoE raised interest rate to 4.5% in May

Two year gilt yields have risen to 4.48%, the highest level since last September’s peak

The lowest rate since August 2022

Blog says trustees should ‘remain vigilant ’ and be aware of challenges faced by sponsors

Consensus expectations of a fall to 9.8% were not met and RPI remains at 13.5%

Increases attributed to rise in housing and household services costs

Robert Scammell looks at interest rates and inflation and the impact on pension funds

Are you considering investing in real assets for their long-term income and sustainable impact? If so, it's important to be aware of the risks and barriers that come with any asset class.

Kelly Tran asks if UK pension funds are facing yet another challenging year in markets