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Will I ever understand bonds?

The FT comment suggests that gilt rates are a political commentary from the financial markets. I learn at the start of this long weekend that we could be less likely for increases in rate rises because a man who is … Continue reading

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An annuity rate GOOD – economically BAD message from long-term gilt yields.

This is the big chart for pensions , telling everyone from pension scheme actuaries to life actuaries managing annuity rates what to say with numbers. I say that because the other way of looking at this chart is as a … Continue reading

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