Last week, Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey warned that insurers and pension funds have become dangerously intertwined with the private credit market. This concern follows a major hit to the financial sector earlier this year. While the Middle East conflict continues to drive energy prices higher, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) expects an economic slowdown. Geopolitical uncertainty has fuelled worries about rising food prices and energy bills, which impact roughly 80% of people. Consequently, officials are likely to discount upcoming growth figures as seasonal strength fades, preferring to monitor long-term stability rather than reacting solely to temporary economic growth data points....
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