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Gilt Trip: Did UK government bonds almost blow up the financial system?

Gilt Trip: Did UK government bonds almost blow up the financial system?

FromMany Happy Returns


Gilt Trip: Did UK government bonds almost blow up the financial system?

FromMany Happy Returns

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The gilt market was the last place anyone expected systemic risk to almost blow up the UK pensions industry, force the Bank of England into emergency bond purchases, cause the chancellor to be sacked, and make the government reverse its flagship economic policy. But are we now out of the woods? And what other markets are vulnerable to sharply rising bond yields and similar ‘doom-loop’ dynamics? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is a haircut? Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm Join PensionCraft ? Go to pensioncraft.com for all Ramin’s work ? Join PensionCraft's membership here pensioncraft.com/membership ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2022 Many Happy Returns
Released:
Oct 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Investing is the best way to build wealth, but it comes with risk and uncertainty. Join Ramin Nakisa (a professional investment coach with a dedicated YouTube following) and Michael Pugh (a not-so-professional investor) as they untangle the ups and downs of financial markets and debate how to design and grow a portfolio. If you want the knowledge and confidence to invest in stocks, bonds, and ETFs, join us every Wednesday as we journey through the world of bull markets, bubbles and crashes. Bring snacks and a steady hand, we're in it for the long haul... Ramin Nakisa is co-founder of PensionCraft and a former investment banking strategist, with two published books on investing. He has a PhD in Physics and a dog called Teddy. Michael Pugh is a media executive in London, working in news, television and music. He is an amateur investor and a new dad.