BBCNEWS Business Briefing February 12, 2018
The fed will probably raise the cost of borrowing faster. The bank of england has also given support to the idea that rates globally will rise. This end to so called cheap money will push up borrowing costs for companies and individuals, which can hurt corporate profits and curb economic activity. Also worrying investors is a government Budget Proposal announced by us lawmakers which raises spending caps and could fan inflation. With me is lena komileva, chief economist at g economics. Welcome, good morning. What is your view, was last week a blip or is this a sign of things to come . Hopefull...