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Rachel Evans

Bloomberg''s managing editor for FX and rates, providing insights on UK market turmoil and the Bank of England''s response.

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Jan 10, 2025 • 23min

Reeves’s Economic Plan On The Brink, LA Death Toll Expected To Rise & Trump’s Greenland Obsession 

Rachel Evans, Bloomberg's managing editor for FX and rates, sheds light on the turmoil within the UK markets and the Bank of England's crucial decisions amidst rising borrowing costs. Meanwhile, Sana Vas discusses Donald Trump's controversial interest in Greenland and its effects on the territory's independence aspirations. The conversation explores how geopolitical dynamics and economic fluctuations are reshaping relationships, both domestically and internationally, revealing the unexpected significance of Greenland on the global stage.
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Jan 9, 2025 • 26min

Bloomberg UK Politics: Gilt-y Plea : Why Market Turmoil Is a Big Problem for Rachel Reeves

Rachel Evans, Managing Editor for Foreign Exchange and Rates at Bloomberg, and Dan Hanson, Chief UK Economist at Bloomberg, dive into the recent turmoil in the UK financial markets. They discuss how rising borrowing costs and investor anxiety reflect broader economic concerns. The duo examines the implications of quantitative tightening and its potential to unsettle investors. Additionally, they explore the Chancellor's difficult balancing act between fiscal responsibility and economic growth amidst declining market stability. A compelling listen for anyone interested in UK politics!
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Jan 9, 2025 • 26min

Gilt-y Plea: Why UK Market Turmoil Is a Big Problem for Rachel Reeves

Rachel Evans, Managing Editor for Foreign Exchange and Rates at Bloomberg, and Dan Hanson, Chief UK economist at Bloomberg, dive into the recent turmoil in the UK markets. They discuss the surging government borrowing costs and the looming political implications for Rachel Reeves. The conversation covers investor confidence, the impact of quantitative tightening, and the challenges of navigating austerity measures. Together, they unravel how economic stability intertwines with political decisions and what this means for the UK’s financial future.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 17min

The Struggle for Reliable US Economy Data, Lagarde's Headache, & Europe's Solar Panels Get Hacked

Rachel Evans, Bloomberg's managing editor for FX and rates, dives into the reliability of US economic data and its global impact. She discusses how agencies struggle with funding while producing critical statistics that can sway trillion-dollar markets. Evans also highlights the rising cyber threats to Europe’s solar panel infrastructure, warning that even a single hack could jeopardize the entire electric grid. Additionally, she elaborates on the expected interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and their implications amidst an economic slowdown.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 8min

Here's Why the Carry Trade Will Carry On

Rachel Evans, Managing Editor for Foreign Exchange and Rates, unpacks the carry trade strategy, where investors borrow in one currency to invest in others. She discusses recent fluctuations in the Japanese yen and their potential effects on the market. The conversation also highlights the influence of global monetary shifts and geopolitical events on carry trading strategies. Evans connects past market crises to current dynamics, emphasizing how central bank policies and market sentiment continue to shape investor strategies today.