Statement counters claims the institution was considering an extension
The Bank of England has insisted it is ending its emergency bond-buying programme on Friday as planned, countering claims it was considering an extension, and expects pension funds to raise extra cash in time protect against future shocks.
A £65bn intervention by the Bank has failed to quell turmoil on the bond markets, with the value at which government debt trades continuing to fall.
Statement counters claims the institution was considering an extensionThe Bank of England has insisted it is ending its emergency bond-buying programme on Friday as planned, countering claims it was considering an extension, and expects pension funds to raise extra cash in time protect against future shocks.A £65bn intervention by the Bank has failed to quell turmoil on the bond markets, with the value at which government debt trades continuing to fall. Continue reading…