The pound fell and yields on government bonds sank to record lows on Tuesday after Mervyn King, Bank of England governor, doused hopes of a swift economic rebound and warned households and businesses of a âslow and protractedâ recovery. His comments led to a sharp reassessment in financial markets of the likelihood and timing of any rise in interest rates, the FT said. Mr Kingâs remarks contrasted sharply with Ben Bernankeâs relatively upbeat assessment of the economic outlook for the US. http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2009/09/16/72136/king-rules-out-rapid-economic-recovery/