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Markets Rebound as Trump Softens Stance on Power Plant Shutdown Threat

  Stock futures surged early Monday after President Donald Trump backed away from a threat to shut down certain U.S. power plants, easing investor concerns about potential disruptions to the energy grid and broader economic fallout. Major index futures—including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—turned sharply higher as traders interpreted the shift as a sign of policy stability after a volatile week. The reversal helped restore confidence across sectors that had been rattled by the possibility of sudden regulatory intervention. Oil prices, meanwhile, tumbled as energy markets recalibrated. Crude had spiked on fears of supply constraints tied to the power plant dispute, but with the threat withdrawn, prices slid back toward recent lows. Analysts noted that the drop reflects both reduced geopolitical tension and ongoing concerns about global demand. Investors will now be watching for additional signals from the administration and regulators to determine whether Monday’s rally mar...
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UK Bonds Experience Worst Start to a Year on Record

 


UK bonds have experienced the worst start to a year on record, following an unexpected surge in inflation. 

The Bloomberg Sterling Aggregate Bond Index is down over 3% this month, more than any other sovereign market. The UK isn’t the only place where investors are rethinking their aggressive bets on interest-rate reductions. Traders in the US and Europe have also moderated their expectations. 

The turbulence in the bond market has brought home how vulnerable markets are. The Bank of England is now caught between a rock and a hard place, as the clear path the market was painting for a steady reduction in interest rates this year may have to be re-visited .


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