27 Jun 2018
BOE's Carney: mechanical impact of world trade disruption on UK would be manageable
Here are some of the key highlights from the BOE Governor Mark Carney's comments during a press conference about the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) released this Wednesday.
• Global risks are material and increasing.
• Global trade tensions have intensified.
• Global risks could crystallize longstanding risks of a snapback in interest rates.
• UK consumer, company debt-service burdens are low.
• Banks' capital has risen, can withstand a Brexit shock.
• Rising protectionist sentiment could sap the strength of the global economy.
• Mitigating cliff-edge Brexit risks to the financial system also rely on efforts from EU.