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Europe Grinds to a Halt as Deep Freeze Triggers Massive Travel Disruptions

                                                   KLM scraps 600 flights in Amsterdam on Wednesday as snow continues A powerful cold snap sweeping across Europe has forced widespread cancellations of flights and trains, with conditions expected to worsen through Wednesday. Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions have already caused days of disruption across the continent, and authorities warn that the situation may deteriorate further. Severe Weather Shuts Down Air Travel Dutch carrier KLM announced it will cancel 600 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday as it struggles with persistent snow and freezing conditions. Schiphol, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, has been heavily affected since Friday, with thousands of flights disrupted and de‑icing operations running around the clock. Officia...
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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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