{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61532f6d28eee90013840184/6a27fbc6401089d02db5cb89?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Bank of England must restore public confidence","description":"<p>Last week, Bank of England (“BoE”) Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the central bank must restore public confidence in its official 2% inflation target. This assertion follows new internal research detailing the high costs of bond liquidations. While the Iran conflict threatens widespread price increases, the Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) expects subsequent interest rate increases to follow. Workplace disruption has fuelled worries about rapid technological shifts, which currently overwhelm roughly 61% of the domestic workforce. Consequently, officials are likely to maintain a cautious wait-and-see stance as wage growth steadies, preferring to monitor long-term stability rather than reacting solely to temporary corporate inflation spikes...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stocks featured:</strong></p><p>Bunzl, InterContinental Hotels Group&nbsp;and Prudential</p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:</p><p>https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management’s own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange.</p>","author_name":"Walker Crips Investment Management Limited"}