Markets Weekly: Tech and Crypto Slide, BOE Surprise, Turbulence for Gilts and Pound

from Merryn Talks Money · host Bloomberg

On this week's Merryn Talks Money markets round up, Bloomberg senior reporter, John Stepek is joined once again by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. The pair analyse the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision and look at what lies behind the Bank's suddenly dovish turn. They also discuss the AI triggered software stock sell off. Editor’s note: Bloomberg LP, the parent of Bloomberg News, competes with LSEG and others mentioned in this podcast in providing financial data and news. Bloomberg Law sells legal research tools and software.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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