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Post-referendum relief rally falls flat

The absence of a major relief rally following Scotland’s rejection of independence confirms that the markets only ever placed a very small probability on a ‘Yes’ vote. Although interest rate expectations and sterling both edged up following the result, their main movement over the last month has been down, reflecting signs that low inflation may delay the first interest rate hike.

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