1 00:00:05,020 --> 00:00:22,477 Watch: BOE governor Bailey's press conference at 1200 GMT BOE governor, Andrew Bailey, to brief the media after the policy decision earlier You can watch it here at the top of the hour: 2 00:00:22,477 --> 00:00:44,412 Key takeaways from the BOE policy meeting today BOE lowers policy rate threshold to unwind QE The pound is little changed after the announcement following a bit of a small whipsaw but before we dive into price action and implications for the currency, let's take a look at what the BOE served up in its August monetary policy meeting. 3 00:00:44,412 --> 00:01:02,153 BoE signals ‘modest tightening’ of monetary policy over next two years Policymakers indicate rates likely to rise sooner than previously thought as inflation climbs towards 4 per cent 4 00:01:02,153 --> 00:01:25,026 Biden Expected to Announce Goal of 50% Electric Vehicle Sales by 2030 The initiative would also promote the construction of charging stations and include financial incentives for consumers and carmakers.Electric vehicles at a charging station in Lakewood, Colo. 5 00:01:25,026 --> 00:01:45,369 President Biden is expected to announce a goal of 50 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030. The initiative would also promote the construction of charging stations and include financial incentives for consumers and carmakers. 6 00:01:45,369 --> 00:02:14,201 The Most Important Act of the Last Two Decades? A good case can be made that Project Bioshield is the most important piece of legislation passed in the last twenty years. Passed under President Bush in 2004, Project Bioshield’s primary goal was to create advance market commitments to purchase countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agents (CBRN). 7 00:02:14,201 --> 00:02:37,327 Beware Remote Bias As hybrid offices become the norm, remote workers risk being forgotten by management.Meghan Reibstein, a vice president at Zillow, moved from Seattle, where the company is based, to Asheville, N.C., to be near her family. 8 00:02:37,327 --> 00:02:59,338 Demand for Covid-19 Tests, Wait Times Rebound More Americans are being tested for Covid-19—and waiting longer for results—as virus cases surge and places from offices to concert venues require people to show proof they aren’t infected. 9 00:02:59,338 --> 00:03:16,216 BOE Meeting: GBP Pulls Back as Only Saunders Sticks to Hawkish Agenda Bank of England votes 7-1 to keep asset purchases unchanged as Saunders sees inflation more persistent than others 10 00:03:16,216 --> 00:03:33,419 UK interest rates held at record low despite inflation fears Bank of England rate-setters keep rates at record low of 0.1% and maintain economic stimulus programme. 11 00:03:33,419 --> 00:03:52,414 Robinhood, Etsy, Ford, Roku: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today Robinhood became a meme stock of its own during Wednesday’s session, but looks set to give up some of those gains when the market opens Thursday. 12 00:03:52,414 --> 00:04:10,497 SPACs Target Emerging Markets as U.S. Competition Mounts The number of blank-check companies focused on developing countries has almost tripled in 2021 as investors look for better value overseas. 13 00:04:10,497 --> 00:04:32,329 Exxon Considers Pledging 'Net-Zero' Carbon by 2050 The oil company is considering a pledge to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would amount to a significant strategic shift. 14 00:04:32,329 --> 00:04:56,204 BOE leaves bank rate unchanged at 0.10% as expected BOE announces its August monetary policy decision - 5 August 2021 - Prior 0.10% - Bank rate vote 8-0 - Gilts purchases £875 billion - Corporate bond purchases £20 billion 15 00:04:56,204 --> 00:05:16,451 Moderna says COVID-19 booster shot will likely be necessary prior to the winter season Moderna says a third dose of the vaccine is likely necessary That seems to be the argument among vaccine producers these days, which serves to add to their bottom line. 16 00:05:16,451 --> 00:05:38,042 Airstar Bank launches pilot trial for SME lending The virtual bank is testing ways to get more cash to small businesses with a mix of rebates and consolidation. The post Airstar Bank launches pilot trial for SME lending appeared first on Digital Finance. 17 00:05:38,042 --> 00:05:55,284 Coal Is Gold Mine for Producers After Blistering Rally Glencore, one of the biggest miners of thermal coal, reported record first-half earnings and expects the fuel to be a big moneymaker for the rest of the year. 18 00:05:55,284 --> 00:06:15,213 Coal Is Gold Mine for Producers After Blistering Rally Glencore, one of the biggest miners of thermal coal, reported record first-half earnings and expects the fuel to be a big moneymaker for the rest of the year. 19 00:06:15,213 --> 00:06:29,219 Nintendo Needs More Than Flashy Buybacks A big share buyback will help cushion the blow from disappointing results, but isn’t a strategy for the future. 20 00:06:29,219 --> 00:06:46,376 Nintendo Needs More Than Flashy Buybacks A big share buyback will help cushion the blow from disappointing results, but isn’t a strategy for the future. 21 00:06:46,376 --> 00:07:04,110 What to look forward to going into the BOE today? The market will be scouring for any potential hawkish signals But there are a couple of other variables/moving parts that may see some mixed reaction when interpreting the outcome of the BOE decision later today. 22 00:07:04,110 --> 00:07:31,310 Overview and List of System-on-Module and Computer-on-Module Standards – Q7, SMARC, COM HPC, and More - CNX Software Overview and List of System-on-Module and Computer-on-Module Standards – Q7, SMARC, COM HPC, and More  CNX Software