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Markets becoming more fragile, says Bank of England

Central bank joins regulators and investors voicing concern about market liquidity

Markets becoming more fragile, says Bank of England

The Bank of England has joined a growing chorus of regulators and investors warning that financial markets are becoming more “fragile” and prone to extreme convulsions.

Recent trends "could lead to heightened volatility and undermine financial stability," according to the minutes of the latest meeting of the bank's Financial Policy Committee, which monitors financial market risks.

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