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Key Highlights
Washington and the yield curve:
The U.S. Treasury doubling its buybacks of outstanding debt adds evidence of financial repression.
UK inflation rises:
UK inflation data for July came in at an annual rate of 2.9% on Wednesday. The first rise in four months suggests inflationary pressures remain.
Bank of England to hold interest rates:
Decidedly mixed economic data out of the UK has left markets expecting the Bank of England to hold interest rates at its September meeting.
