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Bondcast - The Rates Podcast

ECB expected to hike, but less certainty with the Bank of England

May 08, 2026 • NatWest Corporates and Institutions

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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.

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