Investors eyeing government bonds but inflation a lingering concern

With the Bank of England warning of the challenging financial months ahead, the current period of interest rate rises is proving difficult not only in the UK, but on a global scale. While the UK consumer price inflation is set to reach 5.4%, banks are continually raising their rates to tackle the high inflation, despite also seeking to reduce the cost of living. However, this makes banks less accessible for market support. After a significant decline in both the equity and fixed income markets at the start of 2022, Q3 has kicked off on a slightly more positive note, with government bond yields...