Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 17, 2026

The Bank of England is shaking up its bond sales – why does it matter?

So why is this apparently arcane change to QT important, and what does it mean for the public finances?

The Bank of England is shaking up its bond sales – why does it matter?

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So why is this apparently arcane change to QT important, and what does it mean for the public finances?

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