Major Stock Exchange
What is the main stock index of the London Stock Exchange?
FTSE 100
Which agency publishes the inflation rate in the UK?
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
What is the name of the central bank of the UK?
Bank of England
What is a common government bond issued in the UK called?
Gilt
Who is a famous British investor known as "Britain's Warren Buffett"?
Neil Woodford
Which London-based stock market index tracks the performance of the 250 largest companies after the FTSE 100?
FTSE 250
What is the name of the economic indicator that measures the difference between the UK’s exports and imports?
The Trade Balance
What index does the Bank of England use to measure inflation when setting monetary policy?
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
What is the term for the short-term debt instrument issued by the UK government, typically maturing in less than one year?
Treasury Bills (T-bills)
Name the notable British economist who authored The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money.
John Maynard Keynes
What is the London Stock Exchange's platform for trading international securities called?
International Order Book (IOB)
What is the term for the economic phenomenon where UK wage growth lags behind inflation?
Real Wage Stagnation
What committee at the Bank of England oversees macroprudential regulation?
Financial Policy Committee (FPC)
What is the term for UK corporate bonds rated below investment grade?
High-Yield Bonds
Name the UK-based investor known for managing the investment firm "Jupiter Fund Management" and becoming one of the top fund managers in the country.
John Chatfeild-Roberts
What is the name of the high-frequency trading platform operated by the London Stock Exchange?
Millennium Exchange
What is the measure used by the UK government to assess public sector borrowing requirements?
Lender of Last Resort
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, what significant action did the Bank of England take regarding interest rates?
Reduced interest rates to 0.1%
What type of derivative is commonly used in the UK to hedge against equity market volatility?
Equity Options
Which UK-based investor was known for managing Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust with a focus on growth companies?
James Anderson