The Latest Breaking News from Sarah Breeden

Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock

The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Global Market: Hedge fund group warns BoE repo reforms could worsen market stress

Hedge fund group AIMA has warned the Bank of England that proposed gilt repo reforms, including wider central clearing, could reduce liquidity and increase vulnerability to funding disruptions during periods of market stress.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Global Market: BoE officials signal growing openness to rate hike as energy costs stay high

Bank of England policymakers are signalling greater openness to a rate hike as elevated energy prices threaten to keep inflation above target, while markets increasingly price in a possible November increase.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Bank of England expert predicts global stock market fall and questions ‘are we prepared?’

The FTSE 100 is up more than 24 per cent across the last year – nearly six times the rate of some of the best cash returns in that time

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Stock markets will fall, Bank of England deputy governor says

Sarah Breeden predicts ‘adjustment’ due to elevated risk including private credit and highly valued AI stocks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – as it happened

Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early April

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Bank of England proposes ownership limits in new stablecoin rules

The plans indicate that individuals will be limited to owning up to £20,000 in UK stablecoins that are considered systemically important.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Bank of England says UK inflation has peaked after leaving rates at 4%; US job cuts jump as firms turn to AI – as it happened

Economists predict UK rate cuts in December, after narrow vote to hold Bank Rate at 4% today

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025

UK Banks Slash Mortgage Rates Before Key Bank of England Vote — Analysts Predict Shock 0.25% Cut

Major UK lenders have cut mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England's upcoming decision, igniting a competitive mortgage market just days before the MPC meeting.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

Bank should take concerns over private finance ‘very seriously’, says Bailey

The Governor of the central bank also confirmed that the Bank is planning to run a ‘stress test’ with private equity and credit firms.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025