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Stocks and bonds tumble as investors price in ‘protracted energy shock’
Iranian strikes on Qatari natural gas complex send US and European markets reeling
WTO warns European exports will shrink if energy prices stay high
Continent’s industry is particularly vulnerable to high gas prices
Gilts sell off after Bank of England warns of inflation risks
MPC holds rates at 3.75% as war in Middle East continues to push energy costs up
ECB hold rates steady and highlights raised uncertainty
New forecasts see higher inflation and lower economic growth this year
Jay Powell warns Iran war is likely to drive up inflation
Also in today’s newsletter, the US spy chief offers conflicting assessments about Iran’s nuclear programme
BoE holds rates but hints increases not off the table
MPC stresses its only objective is to ensure inflation remains at its target rate of 2%
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A View from the Bridge - February 2026
With political turmoil or “Polycrisis” inside Downing Street being the more dominant theme for sterling markets over the past couple of sessions, market participants were not primed for a pronounced shift in bias from the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)at their first meeting of the year.
PegasusCapital - 06/02/2026
