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#216 Rates decision surprise and markets eye UK political risk

Podcast: Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update
Published: Feb 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 778
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Summary

Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule unpick the latest Bank of England rates decision following a surprise pivot by the MPC. Plus, has a recent report rattled markets by suggesting the chancellor has run out of "fiscal headroom"? And following the departure of the Downing St Chief of Staff, is political risk for UK assets weighing on markets? All in under 15 minutes. We'd love to hear what you think, why not leave a review wherever you're listening?