#410 | Bull and Bear - Forward Guidance | Interest Rates and Yields

#410 | Bull and Bear - Forward Guidance | Interest Rates and Yields

After a gruelling week assessing the fall-out of the Russian banks on the banking system, Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, just wants to be left alone to read his Sunday newspapers, over a quiet pint. The last thing he needed was to be ambushed by Bull, anxious to get a bit of forward guidance on interest rates. In a firm, yet head-masterly tone, he tells Bull to ‘take a hike’.

#401 | The Weekly Quiz | Premium Occupancy | Chinese Skiing | Camel Shenanigans

#401 | The Weekly Quiz | Premium Occupancy | Chinese Skiing | Camel Shenanigans

This week has been more than a little turbulent for the PM. On the downside, there have been allegations of illegal Christmas ‘gatherings’ last year at No 10 plus he has re-introduced despair-inducing Covid-19 restrictions. On the upside, he announced the arrival of his seventh child. It is hardly surprising therefore, that Boris is looking even more dishevelled than usual. Whilst he may be able to take a few paternity days off, The Weekly has continued to condense the rest of this week's news into five quick-fire questions. Good luck!