AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Borrowing Costs Spike: UK 30-year gilt yields hit 6% for the first time since 1998 as a global bond sell-off lifts government borrowing costs, adding pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of the Budget. Investor Mood Turns Cautious: A Berenberg survey of international investors flags Andy Burnham’s “costly” early agenda and inflation risks as key worries, with London IPO hopes fading. House Market Cools: Nationwide says annual house price growth halved in September to 0.8%, with mortgage rates still squeezing buyers. Payments & Fintech: Yaspa is named Europe’s 7th fastest-growing scale-up in Sifted’s 2026 ranking, while Chase launches a 6.5% UK savings account. AI & Crypto Policy: Switzerland’s central bank warns stablecoins could complicate monetary policy transmission; the UK also moves further on crypto oversight under FCA authorisation. Wealth & Pensions: Barclays Private Bank finds demand for private markets among wealthy investors is rising; separate reporting highlights Lasting Power of Attorney complaints and scrutiny. Life & Safety (context): UK flight-safety checks follow a cockpit stabbing incident; UK ministers assess how to keep passengers safe.
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