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Traders are increasing their bets on two Bank of England interest-rate cuts in 2026 due to the recent UK unemployment and wage growth data, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Hedge funds are increasing bearish bets against the British pound, potentially putting further pressure on the currency due to recent market volatility.

UK leadership drama and a surprise vote from the Bank of England have caused turbulence in the gilts and pound markets, with the pound being the most affected.

Brava Energia's acquisition of Petronas' 50% share in Brazilian oil assets marks the country's first major M&A deal of 2026, positioning the company for increased production capacity and potential top five ranking.

Africa is expected to lead global high-impact oil and gas drilling in 2026, with a 38% success rate for high-impact wildcat wells and a 53% increase in total discovered volumes.

Global oil discoveries have significantly declined over the past decade, with annual conventional discovered volumes averaging 8 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per year since 2020, compared to 20 billion boe per year in the early 2010s.

The Bank of England (BOE) is moving towards implementing stablecoin regulations similar to those in the U.S., highlighting the importance of capping stablecoin holdings to protect the mortgage market reliant on commercial bank lending.

Traders are increasing bets on interest rate hikes by the Bank of England and European Central Bank due to rising oil prices, which has reignited inflation fears.

The Bank of England (BoE) is set to change capital rules on 'funded reinsurance' for insurers, aiming to curb the exploitation of arbitrage in offshore pension transfers.

Traders have reduced the likelihood of a second interest-rate cut by the Bank of England this year, driven by concerns over inflation due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Bank of America UK Economist Sonali Punhani predicts two rate cuts by the Bank of England (BOE) for the rest of the year, with a neutral rate of 3.25%, based on recent UK economic data.

The UK jobs data has provided a positive indication for a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England in March, as it suggests a weakening labor market.