Robert Scammell looks at interest rates and inflation and the impact on pension funds
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Central bank hikes rates citing 'firmer than expected' inflationary pressures
Trustees urged to evaluate the sponsoring employer’s financial position
The 0.5 percentage point increase was smaller than predicted by commentators
2022 has been a turbulent year but in terms of monetary policy, it has also been a fascinating one
It is the third move for rates in the last four months
Any move by the Bank of England (BoE) to cut interest rates to zero or move them into negative territory would have a limited impact on well-hedged schemes, the industry says.
The 4% rule of thumb often used to define a sustainable approach for drawdown in retirement is no longer fit for purpose due to prevailing and sustained market conditions, says Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
The US Federal Reserve sent out "strong, powerful guidance" on Wednesday (16 September), as it predicted interest rates would stay near zero until at least the end of 2023.