Prediction markets have exploded, but regulators are hitting the brakes on politics betting
Fund managers including BlackRock, Allianz and Ruffer are betting political stability will boost London market
Some wagers associated with a Donald Trump election victory suffer setback
Repeat of positive market outcome from former president’s first term is certainly possible
Market insouciance to electoral result is the greatest form of flattery for Starmer
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in Europe
Electoral upheaval and flagging growth are putting spotlight on debt vulnerability
EU and French elections have revived the narrative of a fractured Europe
The major Eurozone economy has been mired in political turmoil
Cac 40 down more than 6% since Macron called election, with big spending plans likely to be favoured by new parliament
Central bank’s exercise aimed at understanding how ‘severe stress scenario’ could affect financial sector
Many warn they will look outside the UK for investments
VakifBank bond and Ebebek IPO show overseas funds willing to test waters after deserting country in recent years
Short sellers pull back after fall in gas prices and less political turbulence than expected
Managers put companies at risk when they don’t plan for the worst-case scenario
Charlie Nunn also outlines plans to ease mortgage terms for struggling customers
Investors fear Warsaw’s policy mix will make future debts less sustainable
For investors uncertainty, for borrowers the certainty of high interest rates
Bank of England restores relative calm but credibility has been dented and likely to drag
Debt yields rise from US to Germany and the S&P 500 hits its lowest level since November 2020
UK bond and stock markets slide in August on economic and political jitters
Companies draw up contingency plans for potential Sino-US conflict that could be the ‘next Ukraine’
Traders question how far the Bank of England can raise rates in the face of cost of living crisis
Surging inflation stoked by the war in Ukraine has hurt the region’s corporate bonds
Investors price in greater political risk before Sunday’s first round of voting