OpenQ
How does it work? One question about the economy every second week, answered in plain language, and a question back for you.
How does a higher interest rate bring down the price of diesel?
UK inflation hit 3.5% in September as diesel reached 192.5p. This piece explains how a Bank of England rate rise works through workers’ pay, mortgages and borrowing, not the price of oil.
Why are French government bond yields surging?
France’s rising government bond yields reflect concerns over debt, budget deficits and political divisions. Higher refinancing costs increase pressure on public finances while parliamentary deadlock makes fiscal adjustment increasingly difficult.