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Big Bad Iran may be tamed by the Peace Deal, but we're killing ourselves by suicidal empathy towards terrorists.Suicidal empathy, or sympathy for those who want to kill us, may seem like a virtuous quality, but it is really madness and will bring about our demise. This episode, hosted by Carole Lieberman, M.D., The Terrorist Therapist®, features examples of suicidal empathy from the U.S. to the U.K. and shows how we've been bullied into submission since 9/11 by others calling us Islamophobes.In Arizona, a school board member, had the gall to suggest that Islam would take over America. Though she accurately stated terrorists' intentions, the more ignorant of those in hercommunity are calling for her resignation. In North Carolina, the Muslim high school valedictorian tossed the speech that had been vetted by her school to go into a rant about Israel, America and ICE. In New Jersey, Hisham ‘Adam' Hamaway celebrated his Democrat primary victory by having Muslim supporters shout "Allahu Akbar!”In the U.K., Radical Islamist migrants have reached the tipping point, even influencing the Bank of England to drop Winston Churchill from banknotes. There is barbarism in Belfast, where these migrants, following the Quran, decapitate the Irish in broad daylight. No woman is safe, as men from Pakistan to Palestine claim it's legal under Sharia Law to rape young non-Muslim girls.  Yet when a noted authority in terrorism testified before Congress about the danger of Sharia Law seeping into America, only some of the Congressmen took the threat seriously enough. Others reflected the general tendency of Americans to remain in denial.

Last week, Bank of England (“BoE”) Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the central bank must restore public confidence in its official 2% inflation target. This assertion follows new internal research detailing the high costs of bond liquidations. While the Iran conflict threatens widespread price increases, the Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) expects subsequent interest rate increases to follow. Workplace disruption has fuelled worries about rapid technological shifts, which currently overwhelm roughly 61% of the domestic workforce. Consequently, officials are likely to maintain a cautious wait-and-see stance as wage growth steadies, preferring to monitor long-term stability rather than reacting solely to temporary corporate inflation spikes...Stocks featured:Bunzl, InterContinental Hotels Group and PrudentialTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ik ben een fantastische spits, maar mijn team gaat wel verliezen. Dat is vrij vertaald wat de altijd amusante Michael O'Leary van Ryanair zegt over zijn vliegtuigmaatschappij en de concurrentie. Hij heeft het 'Armageddon'-scenario klaarliggen nu de oorlog in Iran alweer zijn derde maand af dreigt te sluiten. Zelf gaat hij niet kopje onder door die hoge brandstofprijzen (nee hoor), maar er gaan mogelijk wel een paar concurrenten sneuvelen... Iets koopwaardiger, althans volgens de financiële markten: groene energie. Wablief? Ja ja, de woorden 'winst' en 'windmolen' stonden de afgelopen jaren zelden in dezelfde zin. Toch is de index voor groene energie-aandelen met een opmars bezig. Bedrijven als Ørsted en Vestas hebben de wind weer in de rug vanwege de oorlog in Iran én de energieveelvraat die AI heet. Maar betekent dat ook dat deze bedrijven straks veranderen in echte GE Vernova's, of kan een windmolen zich niet meten met een gasturbine? We bespreken de ins & outs. Verder praten we je bij over een monsterdeal die de VS het grootste nutsbedrijf op aarde oplevert, over ASML dat India gaat helpen om een chipindustrie op te bouwen en natuurlijk de stakingen bij Samsung die de hele chipketen hoofdpijn dreigen te geven. Te gast: Justin Blekemolen, analist bij online broker Lynx BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ik ben een fantastische spits, maar mijn team gaat wel verliezen. Dat is vrij vertaald wat de altijd amusante Michael O'Leary van Ryanair zegt over zijn vliegtuigmaatschappij en de concurrentie. Hij heeft het 'Armageddon'-scenario klaarliggen nu de oorlog in Iran alweer zijn derde maand af dreigt te sluiten. Zelf gaat hij niet kopje onder door die hoge brandstofprijzen (nee hoor), maar er gaan mogelijk wel een paar concurrenten sneuvelen... Iets koopwaardiger, althans volgens de financiële markten: groene energie. Wablief? Ja ja, de woorden 'winst' en 'windmolen' stonden de afgelopen jaren zelden in dezelfde zin. Toch is de index voor groene energie-aandelen met een opmars bezig. Bedrijven als Ørsted en Vestas hebben de wind weer in de rug vanwege de oorlog in Iran én de energieveelvraat die AI heet. Maar betekent dat ook dat deze bedrijven straks veranderen in echte GE Vernova's, of kan een windmolen zich niet meten met een gasturbine? We bespreken de ins & outs. Verder praten we je bij over een monsterdeal die de VS het grootste nutsbedrijf op aarde oplevert, over ASML dat India gaat helpen om een chipindustrie op te bouwen en natuurlijk de stakingen bij Samsung die de hele chipketen hoofdpijn dreigen te geven. Te gast: Justin Blekemolen, analist bij online broker Lynx BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Imogen Bachra is joined by Oriane Parmentier to talk about rates in the UK and the euro area. They focus on:- The return of market optimism despite geopolitical risk - ECB outlook and how the market is pricing multiple hikes- Bank of England pricing, as well as fiscal and political risks in the UK- Client sentiment on rate rises in major economies- What to watch next week This episode was recorded on 7 May 2026. You can also find this episode of Bondcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Remember to hit subscribe so you can listen to the latest episodes in this series as soon as they're available and get our views on the big themes and events moving markets and shaping the economy.For any terms used please refer to this glossary: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/markets/glossary.htmlPlease view our full disclaimer here: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/disclaimer.html 

Last week, Bank of England (“BoE”) Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated that the central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates. The recent surge in energy prices has created a significant supply-side shock, which Bailey and members of the Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) believe is better addressed through monitoring inflation risks rather than implementing an immediate tightening response. Policymakers ultimately voted 8–1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 3.75%, despite growing divisions within the committee as some members pushed for further hikes following the rise in inflation surveys...Stocks featured:DCC, Metlen Energy & Metals and The Weir GroupTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the post-rate decision. Bailey spoke with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for financial stability, joins Big Boss Interview to discuss risks in the global financial system, the rapid growth of private credit, and whether markets are prepared for the next economic shock.She tells BBC Business Editor, Simon Jack the private credit market has grown to around $2.5 trillion in less than two decades, and says the BoE is watching the sector closely. She warns it has “never been tested at this scale” and that aspects of the market carry echoes of the period leading up to the 2008 financial crisis — including rising leverage, complex interconnections between funds, insurers, pension schemes and banks, and limited transparency compared to traditional lending.There are already signs of strain. Investors have begun pulling money out of some funds, while others have been gated or marked down. Breeden warns this could lead to what she describes as a “private credit crunch”, where companies reliant on this form of financing may struggle to refinance their debt. While distinct from a banking-led crisis, she says the consequences for the real economy could still be significant.At the same time, she highlights a growing disconnect between financial markets and underlying economic risks. Asset prices in some areas remain close to record highs despite geopolitical instability, persistent inflationary pressures and vulnerabilities within parts of the financial system. Breeden says the Bank expects an adjustment — meaning prices will fall — but stresses the key question is not whether this happens, but when and how sharply.A further concern is the reduced capacity of governments to respond to future crises. Sovereign debt levels are at historic highs, limiting the scope for large-scale fiscal intervention of the kind seen during the 2008 financial crisis or the energy shock following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. That places greater emphasis on ensuring the resilience of the financial system itself.Breeden says the scenario that most concerns her is a combination of risks materialising simultaneously — a macroeconomic downturn, a loss of confidence in private credit, and a sharp repricing of risky assets. It is this kind of convergence, she says, that “really keeps me awake at night”. The Bank is actively stress-testing such scenarios and working with international counterparts to ensure the system is prepared.While she notes that the banking sector is significantly better capitalised than before 2008, reducing the likelihood of a repeat of that crisis, the interview makes clear that new forms of risk are emerging in parallel — and that understanding how they interact will be critical in determining how resilient the global financial system proves to be.Presenter: Simon Jack Producer: Ollie Smith & Olie D'AlbertansonPicture: Bank of England

Banks around the world are meeting this week to discuss interest rates. Financial conditions are tightening, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing inflationary pressures. They're broadly expected to keep policy unchanged, opting to remain in wait-and-see mode as the length of the conflict is still unknown. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce told Ryan Bridge there's a lot of real uncertainty at the moment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks around the world are meeting this week to discuss interest rates. Financial conditions are tightening, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing inflationary pressures. They're broadly expected to keep policy unchanged, opting to remain in wait-and-see mode as the length of the conflict is still unknown. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce told Ryan Bridge there's a lot of real uncertainty at the moment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Sonia Rothwell and James Sproule dive into the data likely to be on the minds of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee as it gathers to vote on interest rates.And James talks about a practical consideration that could affect whether Iran can keep pumping oil during the current blockade.Plus, how is the government's housebuilding target looking? James explains with the latest building starts figures.All in under 15 minutes.We're back in a fortnight, please subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – we preview the Federal Reserve's rate decision and big tech earnings In the UK – we look ahead to the Bank of England's upcoming rate decision In Asia – we discuss the Golden Week holiday in Japan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of England expects stock markets around the world to fall as share prices are not reflecting the many risks facing the world economy, so says the Bank of England Deputy Governor and head of financial stability Sarah Breeden. It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements. Breeden, who is also the Bank's head of financial stability, declined to say when she expected markets to fall or by how much, but pointed to a number of factors that markets seemed complacent about. The Chinese artificial intelligence company, DeepSeek, has released a preview version of its long-awaited new model, allowing users to test its capabilities and features. DeepSeek introduced its first open source model last year, causing turmoil in western tech markets because of its matching capabilities with American rivals and low cost. The firm says its V3 model achieves strong performance against others. And one of the world's biggest car shows has been showcasing the very latest electric car technology. The timing of the Beijing show is pivotal - as the Iran war pushes up fuel prices, global demand for EVs is accelerating.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Senior producer: Craig Henderson

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – we preview the Federal Reserve's rate decision and big tech earnings In the UK – we look ahead to the Bank of England's upcoming rate decision In Asia – we discuss the Golden Week holiday in Japan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – we preview the Federal Reserve's rate decision and big tech earnings In the UK – we look ahead to the Bank of England's upcoming rate decision In Asia – we discuss the Golden Week holiday in Japan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Glorious Revolution wasn't about religion. It was a corporate restructuring — and the invoice has never stopped compounding.In 1688, William III crossed the English Channel with 40,000 soldiers. But the men who mattered most weren't carrying weapons. They were carrying ledgers. Within six years, they handed England the Bank of England — and with it, a mechanism for permanent debt that would spread from London to New York, and has never stopped running.This is the hidden history of central banking. The blueprint behind every financial empire since 1694.Lesson 1 — The Glorious Revolution Was a Leveraged BuyoutEngland is broke. William doesn't just want a crown — he needs a war machine. The Dutch bankers who cross with him already know how to build one. And they have terms.Lesson 2 — The Same Money, TwiceWilliam Paterson's 1694 proposal: lend £1.2 million to the Crown — then issue £1.2 million in currency backed by that same loan. Same money. Twice. This is fractional reserve banking before it had a name, and the Crown just signed the contract.Lesson 3 — Why the Bank Needs WarThe Crown borrows. The bank issues bonds. Investors collect interest. The debt rolls forward — never paid back, always refinanced. By the War of Spanish Succession, debt grows from £1.2M to £36M. That's not failure. That's the system doing exactly what it was designed to do.Lesson 4 — The Rothschild Intelligence NetworkFive sons. Five cities. Courier networks faster than governments. Nathan Rothschild receives word of Waterloo before the British Crown — then executes one of the largest single-day trades in European history. But the real move wasn't the bond trade. It was making every government on the continent financially dependent on the network.Lesson 5 — Debt Is EmpireIndia. Egypt. The Ottoman Empire. Same pattern. Debt accumulates. Payments fail. Control follows. Ports, customs, trade routes — all secured through obligation, not conquest. No flags. No occupation. Just the ledger.The Ledger TodayIn November 1910, a private train left Hoboken, New Jersey, with drawn curtains and false names. Nine days later, the Federal Reserve was designed. Same blueprint. Different continent. 1694 to now. The Bank of England has never stopped operating.Amsterdam built it. London weaponized it. New York scaled it.The ledger never closes.

PREVIEW FOR LATER Bill Roggio and Joe Truzman discuss recent terror attacks in Europe and Texas. While some involve ISIS, they examine evidence suggesting potential Iranianinvolvement through cutout groups during the ongoing regional conflict. (1)1828 BANK OF ENGLAND

"When you look at the world now, does it look more uncertain or less uncertain?" In December 2025, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) answered that question by cutting the equity capital requirement for UK banks. David Aikman (NIESR) and John Vickers (University of Oxford), two former senior Bank insiders who helped to design the regulatory framework post-GFC, think the committee got it wrong.The FPC lowered the benchmark capital requirement from 14% to 13% of risk-weighted assets, a move that could free up roughly £30 billion of capital across the UK banking system. Aikman and Vickers see no compelling economic reason for the change. They argue that the 2015 benchmark was already set too low, built on questionable assumptions about how well resolution frameworks would work. Since 2015, Brexit, the pandemic, and a sharply stretched fiscal position have all increased the likely cost of a future crisis. The practical effect of the loosening may not even be more lending, but higher dividends and share buybacks. And the December decision may signal a weakening of the leverage ratio backstop, the constraint that limits bank borrowing regardless of how risk weights are applied.The research behind this episode:Aikman, David, and John Vickers. 2026. "The Bank of England's Capital Mistake." VoxEU, 15 January 2026. To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, David Aikman, and John Vickers. 2026. "The Bank of England's Capital Mistake." VoxTalks Economics (podcast). Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestsDavid Aikman is Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). He worked at the Bank of England from 2003 to 2020, where he served as Technical Head of Division in Financial Stability and was centrally involved in the creation of the Financial Policy Committee. His research spanning macroprudential regulation, systemic risk, and the macroeconomics of financial crises has made him one of the leading academic voices on bank capital policy in the UK.Sir John Vickers is Warden of All Souls College and Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford. He served as Chief Economist and a member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England, and chaired the Independent Commission on Banking from 2010 to 2011, which recommended substantially higher capital requirements than those subsequently adopted. His research spanning industrial economics, competition policy, and financial regulation has shaped UK banking policy for two decades.Research cited in this episodeEquity capital requirements specify the minimum proportion of a bank's assets that must be funded by shareholders' equity rather than borrowed money. Equity is the only form of funding that can absorb losses without triggering insolvency: if a bank suffers unexpected losses, its shareholders bear them first. In the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, some large institutions held equity equivalent to as little as two or three percent of their total exposures, implying leverage of up to forty times; a small shock was enough to render them insolvent. The post-crisis repair effort was designed to ensure that could not happen again.Risk-weighted assets (RWAs) are the denominator against which capital requirements are measured. Rather than applying the capital ratio to the raw value of all assets, the framework deflates each asset by an estimated risk factor: a mortgage backed by collateral is treated as less risky than an unsecured corporate loan, for example. Capital requirements are then expressed as a percentage of this risk-adjusted total. The approach creates significant complexity and depends heavily on the accuracy of the risk weights; much of the story of 2008 was that regulators allowed banks to attach implausibly low risk weights to their exposures, understating the true leverage in the system.The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) is the Bank of England body responsible for macroprudential oversight of the UK financial system. Created in 2013, it sits above the individual regulators to take a system-wide view of whether risks are building and whether the financial system as a whole has adequate resilience. One of its primary tools is setting the overall capital requirement benchmark for UK banks. In 2015 it set that benchmark at 14% of risk-weighted assets; in December 2025 it reduced it to 13%.The leverage ratio is an alternative measure of bank capitalisation that does not apply risk weights. It expresses equity as a simple percentage of total assets, regardless of what those assets are. The UK leverage ratio backstop currently stands at around 3 to 4%, implying maximum leverage of roughly twenty-five to thirty times for systemically important banks. Vickers and Aikman note that for some UK banks the backstop has become the binding constraint, which they regard as a warning sign: it suggests that risk-weighted measures are understating actual leverage, not that the backstop should be relaxed.Resolution frameworks are the legal and operational mechanisms that allow regulators to manage the failure of a bank without a taxpayer bailout, by imposing losses on shareholders and creditors in an orderly way. A central assumption in the FPC's 2015 capital benchmark was that resolution would work effectively in a future crisis, which justified a lower capital requirement. Vickers and Aikman are sceptical: the experience of Credit Suisse in 2023, which required a state-assisted rescue despite the existence of resolution plans, illustrates that orderly resolution of a major institution cannot be taken for granted.Basel 3.1 is the latest package of international banking regulatory standards agreed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, designed to address weaknesses in how risk weights are calculated. Its implementation in the UK is scheduled for 2027, nineteen years after the 2008 crisis. The FPC's December 2025 decision is partly contingent on Basel 3.1 being implemented as planned; Aikman notes that there have been repeated international delays and rollbacks, and that the UK's ability to move ahead unilaterally is constrained by what other major jurisdictions do.The 2023 banking stress saw three US regional banks (Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic) fail in quick succession in March 2023, followed by the forced rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS. These events occurred in what was, by historical standards, a relatively stable macroeconomic environment. Vickers cites them as evidence that banking sector vulnerabilities have not been eliminated by post-2008 reforms, and as a caution against complacency about the effectiveness of current safeguards.More VoxTalks EconomicsMaking banking safe Our financial system is supposed to be more resilient than before the global financial crisis, but that didn't save Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank or First Republic. So what went wrong, and can we fix it? Steve Cecchetti and Kim Schoenholtz suggest how regulators can make banking safer.

In this episode, Tom and Michael Brown unpack how the Bank of England's unexpectedly hawkish messaging last week helped ignite a sharp repricing across markets already rattled by the Middle East conflict, pushing swap rates up by nearly a full percentage point, and exposing the UK's fragile fiscal backdrop. They explore why the Bank may be fighting the wrong inflation battle and what this means for borrowers weighing two‑ versus five‑year fixes, and why both housing market activity and policy decisions are now hostage to fast‑shifting geopolitical and energy‑price risks.⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to Tom Bill's UK Residential Outlook, for all the latest properties, exclusive market analysis, news and data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SEG 10: Joseph Sternberg Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's record unpopularity. He attributes this to economic pessimism, perceived political haplessness, and the Labour Party's internal struggle to define its ideological direction between the center and left. (11)1808 BANK OF ENGLAND

Gregory Copleyreports that King Charles is navigating a crisis involving Prince Andrew's arrest and Prime Minister Starmer's appointment of Ambassador Mendelson, both linked to the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 16.1808 BANK OF ENGLAND

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports the Bank of England has kept rates the same for Britain.

Guest: Simon Constable. Constable discusses the Labour scandal with the Epstein revelations, analyzing the political fallout affecting Britain's governing party.1828 BANK OF ENGLAND

In The City's Defense: The Bank of England and the Remaking of Economic Governance, 1914-1939, Robert Yee examines how the City of London maintained its status as an international financial center. He traces the role of the Bank of England in restructuring the domestic, imperial, European, and international monetary systems in the aftermath of the First World War Responding to mass unemployment and volatile exchange rates, the Bank expanded its reach into areas outside the traditional scope of central banking, including industrial policy and foreign affairs. It designed a system of economic governance that reinforced the preeminence of sterling as a reserve currency. Drawing on a range of archival evidence from national governments, private corporations, and international organizations, Yee reevaluates our understanding of Britain's impact on the global economic order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In The City's Defense: The Bank of England and the Remaking of Economic Governance, 1914-1939, Robert Yee examines how the City of London maintained its status as an international financial center. He traces the role of the Bank of England in restructuring the domestic, imperial, European, and international monetary systems in the aftermath of the First World War Responding to mass unemployment and volatile exchange rates, the Bank expanded its reach into areas outside the traditional scope of central banking, including industrial policy and foreign affairs. It designed a system of economic governance that reinforced the preeminence of sterling as a reserve currency. Drawing on a range of archival evidence from national governments, private corporations, and international organizations, Yee reevaluates our understanding of Britain's impact on the global economic order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

In The City's Defense: The Bank of England and the Remaking of Economic Governance, 1914-1939, Robert Yee examines how the City of London maintained its status as an international financial center. He traces the role of the Bank of England in restructuring the domestic, imperial, European, and international monetary systems in the aftermath of the First World War Responding to mass unemployment and volatile exchange rates, the Bank expanded its reach into areas outside the traditional scope of central banking, including industrial policy and foreign affairs. It designed a system of economic governance that reinforced the preeminence of sterling as a reserve currency. Drawing on a range of archival evidence from national governments, private corporations, and international organizations, Yee reevaluates our understanding of Britain's impact on the global economic order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The City's Defense: The Bank of England and the Remaking of Economic Governance, 1914-1939, Robert Yee examines how the City of London maintained its status as an international financial center. He traces the role of the Bank of England in restructuring the domestic, imperial, European, and international monetary systems in the aftermath of the First World War Responding to mass unemployment and volatile exchange rates, the Bank expanded its reach into areas outside the traditional scope of central banking, including industrial policy and foreign affairs. It designed a system of economic governance that reinforced the preeminence of sterling as a reserve currency. Drawing on a range of archival evidence from national governments, private corporations, and international organizations, Yee reevaluates our understanding of Britain's impact on the global economic order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

A former financial security analyst who spent a decade at the Bank of England has warned Governor Andrew Bailey to prepare for total financial instability within hours of any official confirmation of non-human intelligence. #WeirdDarkNewsREAD or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/alien-disclosure-market-crashWeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS, #AlienDisclosure, #UAP, #UFO, #BankOfEngland, #MarketCrash, #TheAgeOfDisclosure, #Extraterrestrial, #GovernmentCoverUp

Ivana Stradner on Serbia's brute President Aleksandar Vučić welcoming PRC money, examining how Beijingexpands influence in the Balkans through investment while Serbia drifts from Western alignment.1800 BANK OF ENGLAND

SHOW SCHEDULE 1-26-261808 GREAT HALL BANK OF ENGLAND Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani discuss global turmoil and confrontation, examining U.S. policy failures in Afghanistan. The conversation addresses the ongoing consequences of American withdrawal and the resurgence of threats in the region, highlighting how strategic missteps continue to destabilize the area and embolden adversaries. Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani examine how Africa remains unprotected from jihadists and plunderers. The discussion explores the continent's vulnerability to extremist expansion and resource exploitation, with weak governance and insufficient international attention allowing terrorist networks and predatory actors to operate with increasing impunity across multiple nations. Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa analyze Venezuela's posture of public defiance while remaining privately obedient to the Trump administration. The segment explores the contradictions in Caracas's diplomatic stance, suggesting the regime's theatrical resistance masks behind-the-scenes accommodations driven by economic pressure and political survival calculations. Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa report on a spontaneous Rio rally supporting the Bolsonaro family. The demonstration reflects continued popular backing for the former Brazilian president despite legal challenges, indicating that conservative movements in Latin America retain significant grassroots energy and organizational capacity. Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter discuss Iran's ongoing executions and mass murders. The segment details the regime's brutal crackdown on dissent, highlighting the systematic use of capital punishment against protesters and minorities as Tehran intensifies domestic repression amid international isolation and internal unrest. Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter examine Saudi Arabia's internal disagreements over a potential air campaign against Iran. The conversation explores Riyadh's strategic calculations, balancing regional security concerns against the risks of direct military confrontation with Tehran and the complexities of American alliance dynamics. Mark Simon and Gordon Chang address Hong Kong's persecution of democracy advocates through show trials. The discussion highlights Beijing's systematic dismantling of civil liberties, using the judicial system to silence opposition figures and signal that resistance to Communist Party authority will face severe consequences. Brandon Weichert and Gordon Chang analyze the PRC using ground-based nodes to influence states. The segment examines China's expanding infrastructure of political and economic pressure points, demonstrating how Beijing leverages physical assets to project power and shape foreign government policies. John Hardie reports that Russia continues targeting heat and light infrastructure in Kyiv, while Ukraine retaliates by striking Russian infrastructure. The segment examines the escalating war of attrition against civilian utilities as both sides seek to undermine morale and economic capacity through systematic attacks on essential services. Jack Burnham reveals that Chinese academics have been granted easy access to Energy Departmentsupercomputing resources used in nuclear weapon simulations. The discussion highlights alarming security lapses allowing potential adversaries to benefit from sensitive American technology with direct military applications and strategic implications. Cleo Paskal and Bill Roggio examine the PRC threat to Oceania from Guam's perspective. The segment details China's aggressive influence peddling and buying throughout the Pacific islands, as Beijing systematically works to undermine American strategic positioning and cultivate dependent relationships across the region. Cleo Paskal and Bill Roggio discuss the UK's giveaway of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, highlighting China's influence over the Mauritian government. The transfer raises concerns about Beijing potentially gaining strategic access to a critical Indian Ocean location near vital shipping lanes and military installations. Ahmad Sharawi reports that Al Sharaa continues attacking minorities in Syria, with Kurds being driven back while the U.S. stands aside. The Druze community also faces assault as the new regime consolidates power through ethnic persecution despite initial promises of inclusive governance. Janatyn Sayeh describes Iran's mass murders amid a broken economy with no communications or internet access. The segment portrays a regime in crisis, resorting to extreme violence against its population while infrastructure collapse and international isolation accelerate the government's deteriorating grip on power. David Daoud examines how Hezbollah reigns over villages in Lebanon. The segment details the organization's methods of social control, combining armed intimidation with provision of services to maintain dominance over Shia communities and enforce loyalty to the movement's political and military agenda. David Daoud explores what Hezbollah will manage if Tehran fails. The discussion considers the organization's future autonomy and survival prospects should its Iranian patron collapse, examining whether the group can sustain itself independently or faces inevitable decline without external support.

With all of the recent news about non human biologics and the Varginha case, talk of aliens has been heating up. A recent report says the bank of England has been warned to start making a plan of the chaos that will happen financially if aliens were indeed revealed. Kristian Harloff gives his thoughts. #alien #aliens #nonhuman #banks #news #government  #ufo #ufos #uap #uaps  MARSMEN For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at http://www.MenGoToMars.com It's a perfect way to kick off the New Year strong.  After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

In episode 1992, Miles and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and producer of the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… President Pump Fake? One of Our Sh*ttiest Senators Is Being Sued Under A HOMEWRECKER LAW? Analyst Warns: The Bank Of England Should Prep For Aliens, Brooklyn Beckham Calls Out His Famous Parents and more! “Let Me Speak Your Language, Trump—F* Off”: EU Lawmaker Explodes in Parliament Over Greenland | AC1G BESSENT: I'd tell everyone sit back. Take a deep breath. Do not retaliate. Do not retaliate. Kilmeade: Greenland Will Cost GOP The Midterms Kyrsten Sinema Faces ‘Homewrecker’ Lawsuit for Alleged Affair With Former Bodyguard Bank of England must plan for a financial crisis triggered by aliens, says former policy expert The Disclosure of Aliens Could Cause a Bitcoin Rush, Former Bank of England Analyst Says Brooklyn Beckham Calls Out His Famous Parents Brooklyn Beckham: ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family’ David Beckham breaks silence after son Brooklyn Beckham post LISTEN: Chill Me Out by Masayoshi TakanakaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This isn't a show I planned to make today, but reports are circulating that the U.S. has warned the Bank of England to prepare for alien disclosure. Is there any substance to this claim, or is it just another distraction from what's really happening in the world? In this episode, I break down what we […]

Guest: Joseph Sternberg. President Trump is reportedly using an investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as a pretext to influence interest rate decisions. Sternberg notes that while central banks like the Bank of England strive for independence, they are increasingly politicized. Additionally, Western media outlets like the BBC initially faced criticism for slow coverage of Iranian massacres.1808 BANK OF ENGLAND

Guest: Gregory Copley. King Charles III is demonstrating resilience by outworking other royals and returning to full duties despite his ongoing cancer treatment, while steadfastly ignoring the distraction of gossip surrounding Prince Harry and Prince Andrew. The King faces a challenging year managing a relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose government Copley describes as hostile to the monarchy and struggling with a tattered economy and a severe illegal migration crisis.1828 BANK OF ENGLAND

Ever watch a news event play out exactly as expected… only for price to move the opposite way?In this episode, I break down why markets ignore the news, what they're really pricing in, and how to stop getting caught on the wrong side of high-impact events.Learn to Trade at https://tieronetrading.com/Your Trading Coach Akil

PREVIEW — Gregory Copley — King Charles III and the German State Visit. Gregory Copley discusses the strategic success of King Charles III in representing state institutional continuity and constitutional authority amidst pervasive political division fracturing British governance. Copley highlights the symbolic and political significance of the Kingwelcoming German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on a formal state visit, demonstrating that the British Crownremains institutionally strong, politically independent, and distinct from the "grubby politics" currently destabilizing British government and parliamentary institutions, thereby preserving constitutional monarchy's stabilizing role transcending partisan conflict. 1808 BANK OF ENGLAND

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New Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli and guest Jay Dyer! They dive into how Hitler and World War II may have been a massive psy op, exposing the hidden hand of the Bank of England and its role in global destruction. Jay breaks down how British intelligence shaped Zionism and shares fresh insights from Esoteric Hollywood 3. They wrap with warnings of civil unrest and the so-called Podesta plan, with chaos on the horizon.Please subscribe to the new Tin Foil Hat youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TinFoilHatYoutubeCheck out Sam Tripoli's 4th Crowd Work Special "Deep Dish: Live From Chicago" Oct 4th on Youtube.com/SamTripoliComedyGrab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos:https://bit.ly/415fDfYCheck out Sam "DoomScrollin with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike" Every Tuesday At 4pm pst on Youtube, X Twitter, Rumble and Rokfin!Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now! Go to samtripoli.gold and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show.CopyMyCrypto.com: The 'Copy my Crypto' membership site shows you the coins that the youtuber 'James McMahon' personally holds - and allows you to copy him. So if you'd like to join the 1300 members who copy James, then stop what you're doing and head over to: https://copymycrypto.com/tinfoilhat/ You'll not only find proof of everything I've said - but my listeners get full access for just $1LiveLongerFormula.com: Check out https://www.livelongerformula.com/sam — Christian is a longevity author and functional health expert who helps you fix your gut, detox, boost testosterone, and sleep better so you can thrive, not just survive. Watch his free masterclass on the 7 Deadly Health Fads, and if it clicks, book a free Metabolic Function Assessment to get to the root of your health issues.Want to see Sam Tripoli live? Get tickets at SamTripoli.com:Las Vegas, NV: Tin Foil Hat Comedy Live At The Virgin Hotel Nov 21st https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95279813/tin-foil-hat-comedy-with-sam-tripoli-and-eddie-bravo-las-vegas-24-oxford Minneapolis: Headlining The House Of Comedy Dec 11th-13th https://samtripoli.com/events/?paged=3 Morris Plains, NJ: New Year's Eve At The Dojo Of Comedy Dec 31st https://www.tiffscomedy.com/events/121228 Please Check Out Mark Waters's internet: Website: https://windowsontheworld.net Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markwindowsontheworld Please check out Jay Dyer's internet: Website: https://jaysanalysis.com rokfin: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer twitter: https://twitter.com/Jay_D007 Please check out Sam Tripoli's internet: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samtripoli Sam Tripoli's Stand Up Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoliComedy Sam Tripoli's Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolicomedy/ PlSam Tripoli's Podcast Clip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolispodcastclips/ Huge Thank You To Our Sponsor: Raycons: Black Friday is around the corner. Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide. From everyday essentials to the latest releases, it's the perfect time to upgrade your sound or get ahead on gifting. These early deals won't last long; shop now before they're gone. Go to buyraycon dot com slash TINFOILOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide.MASA: Snacking on MASA chips is nothing like eating regular chips, with MASA you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or gross sluggish feeling afterwards. Looking for the best Black Friday deal on MASA? MASA always offers our audience a black-friday level offer of 25% on their first purchase. Use code TINFOIL for 25% off your first order at Masachips.com or Vandycrisps.com. Or simply click the link in the video description or scan the QR code to claim this delicious offer.HIMS: No man wants to lose his hair, but for men, it's actually very common. And now with Hims, the solution is simple. Try Hims' hair loss solutions and you'll be joining hundreds of thousands of subscribers who got their flow back. Start your free online visit today at Hims dot com slash TINFOILHAT. That's hims.com/TINFOILHAT for your personalized hair loss treatment options.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Burnham recently said that the government is ‘in hock to the bond markets', and the political turbulence of the past few years, not least the downfall of Liz Truss following her ‘mini-budget', would seem to back this up. But the bond markets are only part of the picture: the actions of the Bank of England and the fiscal rules a government sets for itself also play significant roles in the decisions a chancellor can make. In this episode James is joined by former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane and Daniela Gabor, professor of economics at SOAS, to consider why governments are so afraid of ‘bond vigilantes' and the increasing influence of central banks on policy since the financial crisis of 2008. Should the Bank of England remain independent? And what room for manoeuvre does Rachel Reeves have in her budget next month? Read more on politics in the LRB: ⁠https://lrb.me/lrbpolitics⁠ From the LRB Subscribe to the LRB: ⁠⁠https://lrb.me/subslrbpod Close Readings podcast: ⁠https://lrb.me/crlrbpod⁠ LRB Audiobooks: ⁠https://lrb.me/audiobookslrbpod⁠ Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: ⁠https://lrb.me/storelrbpod⁠ Get in touch: podcasts@lrb.co.uk

EU: JUDY DEMPSEY, SENIOR SCHOLAR, CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE IN BERLIN. Judy Dempsey: Judy Dempsey analyzes Europe's political instability, including a wobbly French government facing a potential no-confidence vote and President Macron's struggles with reforms, while the far-right National Rally prepares for snap elections. Germany's Chancellor Merz also faces domestic opposition to reforms balancing social welfare and defense spending. Dempsey warns about the rise of anti-Ukraine, pro-Russian, Eurosceptic populist parties across Europe, which pose a significant challenge to regional stability and Washington's foreign policy, despite calls for a European-centric military force. 1838 BANK OF ENGLAND

CONTINUED;  EU: JUDY DEMPSEY, SENIOR SCHOLAR, CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE IN BERLIN. Judy Dempsey: Judy Dempsey analyzes Europe's political instability, including a wobbly French government facing a potential no-confidence vote and President Macron's struggles with reforms, while the far-right National Rally prepares for snap elections. Germany's Chancellor Merz also faces domestic opposition to reforms balancing social welfare and defense spending. Dempsey warns about the rise of anti-Ukraine, pro-Russian, Eurosceptic populist parties across Europe, which pose a significant challenge to regional stability and Washington's foreign policy, despite calls for a European-centric military force. 1828 BANK OF ENGLAND

#MARKETS:   LIZ PEEK THE HILL. FOX NEWS AND FOX BUSINESS: Elizabeth Peek: Elizabeth Peek examines the persistent tension between the White House and the Federal Reserve, observing that Chairman Jay Powell's actions are often perceived as politically motivated. She attributes high inflation during the Biden years to belated rate hikes and points to a "bound up housing market" due to past low mortgage rates and current high rates, making housing unaffordable. Peek highlights the underestimated, rapid impact of AI, noting its widespread adoption (700 million weekly ChatGPT users) indicates genuine, impactful companies rather than a bubble. She also supports Trump's proposal for addressing homelessness via dedicated facilities. 1808 BANK OF ENGLAND

#LONDONCALLING:  @JOSEPHSTERNBERG @WSJOPINION Joseph Sternberg: discusses the alarming speculation that the UK and France might require IMF bailouts due to their enormous debt piles and fiscal deficits, and a political inability to implement austerity measures. He notes the UK is exhibiting "precrisis" signs with a weakening pound and rising long-term borrowing costs, reflecting a loss of investor confidence in its economic growth. Sternberg concludes that these major economies are too large for a traditional IMF bailout, implying they must address their fiscal challenges internally to avoid a financial crisis. 1850 BANK OF ENGLAND