Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
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"There's a lot of risk out there and yet asset prices are at all-time highs. We expect there will be an adjustment at some point."
— Sarah Breeden , Executive
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