UK interest rate cut 'unlikely in short term'
3 months, 1 week ago

UK interest rate cut 'unlikely in short term'

China Daily  

A view of the Bank of England and the financial district, in London, Britain, September 23, 2024. Interest rates in the United Kingdom may come down more slowly than expected next year after the latest inflation figures were released, showing that the rate went up for the second month in a row in November, at the fastest pace since March. The rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee, or MPC, at central bank the Bank of England, or BofE, is due to meet on Thursday but the newly-announced inflation rate of 2.6 percent means that a cut in interest rates is unlikely. "These figures mean higher costs in the shops, less money in working people's pockets, and risks keeping mortgage rates higher for longer." In November, the BofE cut interest rates for the second time this year, down to 4.75 percent, the lowest point in more than a year, and it is hoped that the rate may come down to 4 percent by the end of next year.

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Bank of England set to keep main UK rate unchanged at 4.50% despite gloomy economic news
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6 days, 16 hours ago

Bank of England set to keep main UK rate unchanged at 4.50% despite gloomy economic news

Hindustan Times  

LONDON — The Bank of England is set to keep U.K. interest rates unchanged Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and set for further uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. Bank of England set to keep main UK rate unchanged at 4.50% despite gloomy economic news The nine-member …

With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
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6 days, 16 hours ago

With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% on Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee was widely expected, and comes a day …

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as chief Christine Lagarde warns of 'huge uncertainty'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as chief Christine Lagarde warns of 'huge uncertainty'

Firstpost  

The central bank for the 20 countries that use the euro has pivoted from hiking rates to tackle inflation, which surged with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to lowering them to boost the eurozone’s floundering economy ECB President Christine Lagarde acknowledged that big changes were underway in Europe. Source: AFP European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned Thursday the eurozone faces …

Euro hits four-month high after ECB slashes interest rates to 2.5%, sixth rate reduction in nine months
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Euro hits four-month high after ECB slashes interest rates to 2.5%, sixth rate reduction in nine months

Live Mint  

The euro touched a four-month peak against the US dollar on Thursday, March 6, after the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the sixth time in nine months, as expected, but revised higher its near-term inflation forecast. ECB interest rate cut impact on Euro Hefty government spending, which can be supportive for growth overall, can also exacerbate price pressures. …

European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank has cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point to boost growth, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to grow - and could soon face even stronger headwinds from threatened U.S. tariffs. That is already having an impact, said ECB head Christine Lagarde, who said …

Interest rate cuts might not be 'rapid' due to 'sticky' inflation, Bank of England chiefs warn as they highlight 'substantial' risks from Trump's trade war
3 weeks ago

Interest rate cuts might not be 'rapid' due to 'sticky' inflation, Bank of England chiefs warn as they highlight 'substantial' risks from Trump's trade war

Daily Mail  

Bank of England chiefs today warned of a dual threat from sticky inflation and Donald Trump's trade war. Giving evidence to MPs, the Bank's chief economist Huw Pill warned interest rates might not fall as fast as hopes because there is still 'more work to do' to tackle price pressures. Meanwhile, Governor Andrew Bailey told the Treasury Select Committee there …

Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in Europe eased to an annual 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank - but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs for an economy that’s still struggling to show robust growth. The February figure for the 20 countries that use …

UK inflation and interest rates 2025 predictions: What it means for your money
1 month ago

UK inflation and interest rates 2025 predictions: What it means for your money

The Independent  

Hopes of interest rates coming down quickly this year appear to be fading amid rising taxes and economic uncertainty in the UK. Inflation may no longer be at double digits and the cost of living measure even managed to hit the 2 per cent target last year, which prompted interest rate cuts in August and November. He said: “The Bank …

Inflation could hit 4% this year: Would that stop the Bank of England cutting interest rates?
1 month ago

Inflation could hit 4% this year: Would that stop the Bank of England cutting interest rates?

Daily Mail  

Inflation could hit 4 per cent this year if the Bank of England's forecasts only slightly exceed expectations. While inflation is expected to fall back to the 2 per cent target, Bank of England policy makers know all too well that forecasts could be proved wrong. The MPC sets interest rates to try to keep consumer prices inflation at the …

UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England
1 month, 1 week ago

UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England

The Independent  

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UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England
1 month, 1 week ago

UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose to a 10-month high in January, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will likely diminish expectations of rapid interest rate reductions from the Bank of England. The spike, which took inflation further above the bank’s target of 2%, was largely due to increases in airfares, food casts and private school fees in …

Will interest rates keep falling and can the UK dodge recession? This is Money podcast
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will interest rates keep falling and can the UK dodge recession? This is Money podcast

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England has delivered another rate cut but big questions remain over what happens next? Forecasters had largely agreed that this year would see another two base rate cuts, but the Bank delivered a pair of verdicts that could push ratesetters down a different path. On this podcast episode, Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Helen Crane discuss the …

Inflation and Trump tariffs mean interest rate cuts are a drop in the ocean for UK small businesses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflation and Trump tariffs mean interest rate cuts are a drop in the ocean for UK small businesses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chair Martin McTague added that lower borrowing costs could …

Monetary policy: Surely, a rate cut could’ve waited for some clarity to emerge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Monetary policy: Surely, a rate cut could’ve waited for some clarity to emerge

Live Mint  

Even in the otherwise arcane world of central banks, where rules have long displaced discretion and legislated mandates are the order of the day. How else can one explain the difference in policy outcomes at the February 2025 meeting of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee vis-à-vis its earlier meeting in December 2024? After the shift to ‘flexible …

RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and markets

Live Mint  

The long-awaited policy rate easing by the Reserve Bank of India is finally here. Meanwhile, GDP growth, at 5.4% in the July–September 2024 quarter, is estimated at 6.5% for the full fiscal year—below India’s potential growth rate, warranting monetary support. The RBI is also introducing forward contracts in government securities, enabling long-term investors like insurance funds to better manage interest …

Stagflation threat rises as Bank of England downgrades growth to spark fears of economic crisis: Live
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stagflation threat rises as Bank of England downgrades growth to spark fears of economic crisis: Live

The Independent  

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she is ‘not satisfied’ with the UK’s growth rate Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

You’re going to need a bigger rabbit to pull out of your hat, chancellor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

You’re going to need a bigger rabbit to pull out of your hat, chancellor

The Independent  

Businesses, borrowers and especially Rachel Reeves breathed a sigh of relief when the Bank of England delivered its widely expected interest rate cut. There wasn’t much else to celebrate in the accompanying release from the Bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee, which made liberal use of red ink in updating its forecasts, which included cutting its 2025 growth expectation in half, …

Bank of England policymakers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England policymakers

Live Mint  

LONDON, Feb 6 - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday as it halved its growth outlook for this year and said a jump in inflation will prove temporary. Here's what Bank of England officials said in a press conference following that decision: BANK OF ENGLAND GOVERNOR ANDREW BAILEY On Inflation and future rate moves: "We expect to …

Interest rates fall to 4.5 per cent – will your mortgage get cheaper?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Interest rates fall to 4.5 per cent – will your mortgage get cheaper?

The Independent  

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After disappointing GDP numbers, BoE slashes Britain's interest rates, cuts economic growth forecast
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

After disappointing GDP numbers, BoE slashes Britain's interest rates, cuts economic growth forecast

Firstpost  

The Bank of England brought down its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent. Following the announcement of the interest rate cut, BoE also said that it was halving its UK growth estimate for 2025 to 0.75 per cent A man walks up the stairs in from of the Bank of England in London. Britain’s inflation …

Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 4.5% in boost for Brits amid fears over Labour's stalling economy... but could Trump's tariffs thwart hopes of more falls?
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 4.5% in boost for Brits amid fears over Labour's stalling economy... but could Trump's tariffs thwart hopes of more falls?

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England boosted Brits today by cutting interest rates amid fears over the stalling economy. The need to kickstart activity looks to have outweighed fears that Donald Trump's trade tariffs will put upwards pressure on inflation - something Threadneedle Street uses interest rates to counter. The Bank of England in London is pictured yesterday ahead of the base …

Bank of England must cut rates and kickstart UK growth, says ALEX BRUMMER
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England must cut rates and kickstart UK growth, says ALEX BRUMMER

Daily Mail  

Rachel Reeves is haunted by a darkening economic outlook. Worse outlook: The Bank of England is expected to lower its growth forecast given worsening business conditions There is now loose talk at Westminster of an emergency budget in March amid uncertainty in government about a trade deal with Donald Trump. The Bank is expected to lower its growth forecast given …

Relief for Brits with Bank of England set to cut interest rates TODAY to boost Labour's stalling economy - despite fears Trump trade war will fuel inflation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Relief for Brits with Bank of England set to cut interest rates TODAY to boost Labour's stalling economy - despite fears Trump trade war will fuel inflation

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England is poised to offer Brits some relief and boost the stalling economy today with a cut to interest rates. The need to kickstart activity looks set to outweigh fears that Donald Trump's trade tariffs will put upwards pressure on inflation - something Threadneedle Street uses interest rates to counter. The base rate rose as high as …

Bank of England halves UK growth projection and cuts main interest rate to 4.50%
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England halves UK growth projection and cuts main interest rate to 4.50%

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England halved its growth projection for the British economy this year as it cut its main interest rate Thursday for the third time in six months. In a statement, the bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee lowered its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.50%, taking it to its lowest level …

Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%

The Independent  

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Bank of England expected to resume interest rate cuts
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England expected to resume interest rate cuts

The Independent  

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Bank of England could cut interest rates four times as Donald Trump's tariffs bite
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bank of England could cut interest rates four times as Donald Trump's tariffs bite

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England could cut interest rates more aggressively as Donald Trump’s tariff policies fuel fears of a global downturn. Rate-setters are all but certain to announce a cut from 4.75 per cent to 4.5 per cent at the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday. The President warned that the European Union could be next in the firing …

UK interest rate cut a ‘sure bet’ amid faltering economic growth, say experts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK interest rate cut a ‘sure bet’ amid faltering economic growth, say experts

The Independent  

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Inflation fall sparks hopes for a rate cut
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inflation fall sparks hopes for a rate cut

ABC  

Welcome to The World Today. Andy Park: So the question that really matters is how will the Reserve Bank likely view these figures ahead of next month's interest rates decision? Andy Park: Two of Victoria's national parks remain closed as fire crews continue to bring several large bushfires under control in Victoria's west. Kathleen O'Connor: Fire crews have spent the …

Rate cut chances increase after inflation slows in final quarter of 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rate cut chances increase after inflation slows in final quarter of 2024

ABC  

The odds of an interest rate cut next month have increased, with official figures showing the Reserve Bank of Australia's preferred measure of inflation fell to 3.2 per cent over the year to December. The more volatile headline inflation figure came in at 0.2 per cent for the December quarter and 2.4 per cent for the year, down from a …

December inflation figures set to make or break February rate cut, with government watching on
1 month, 3 weeks ago

December inflation figures set to make or break February rate cut, with government watching on

ABC  

The new inflation figures published on Wednesday may be decisive for the Reserve Bank as it weighs a February interest rate cut. Good news expected on inflation The Reserve Bank's preferred "underlying" measure of inflation was 3.5 per cent in the September quarter, and it forecasts a slight decline to 3.4 per cent in December. Taylor Nugent, a senior economist …

The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet
2 months, 1 week ago

The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of …

Watch live: Keir Starmer faces grilling from Kemi Badenoch in Commons after surprise inflation fall
2 months, 1 week ago

Watch live: Keir Starmer faces grilling from Kemi Badenoch in Commons after surprise inflation fall

The Independent  

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Relief in the City: the new inflation rate means the BoE could cut rates as soon as next month
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2 months, 1 week ago

Relief in the City: the new inflation rate means the BoE could cut rates as soon as next month

The Independent  

Luck has not been with Rachel Reeves. Prices rose by 2.5 per cent in the year to December, above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target for the Consumer Prices Index but a shade lower than the previous month’s result – and certainly below the expectations of most economists. Better still was the surprisingly sharp fall in the rate …

Unexpected respite for Starmer as UK inflation slows against predictions by economists
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2 months, 1 week ago

Unexpected respite for Starmer as UK inflation slows against predictions by economists

Firstpost  

The annual rate of inflation edged down to 2.5% in December from 2.6% in November, the Office for National Statistics said British inflation slowed unexpectedly last month and core measures of price growth - tracked by the Bank of England - fell more sharply, according to official data that will be welcomed by finance minister Rachel Reeves after a market …

UK inflation unexpectedly drops in December, easing pressure in bond markets
2 months, 1 week ago

UK inflation unexpectedly drops in December, easing pressure in bond markets

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that has bolstered expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates again next month and relieved some pressure on the U.K. government following the recent turbulence in financial markets. However, the bank sets interest rates on what it expects inflation to be in the coming year …

A sharp rise in a single economic indicator could be curtains for the chancellor
2 months, 1 week ago

A sharp rise in a single economic indicator could be curtains for the chancellor

The Independent  

Could Wednesday’s inflation data be the end of the chancellor? Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tax, spending and especially borrowing plans are coming under increasing threat from the sharp rise in borrowing costs, caused by a severe bout of distemper on the bond markets that Britain relies on to fund its debt, and thus keep the show on the road. But a …

Falling core inflation raises odds of RBA trimming interest rates in February
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Falling core inflation raises odds of RBA trimming interest rates in February

ABC  

A fall in the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of consumer price rises has increased the odds of an interest rate cut in February, despite an increase in headline inflation. AMP's deputy chief economist Diana Mousina believes the RBA will probably cut interest rates if the annual core inflation rate in the December quarter numbers, due towards the end of this …

Good news millions of Aussies with a mortgage have been waiting to hear for years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Good news millions of Aussies with a mortgage have been waiting to hear for years

Daily Mail  

Economic analysts and bank bosses have forecast an interest rate cut in the next three months, in welcome news for those struggling with mortgage repayments. Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that the Reserve Bank could cut rates soon. Economic analysts and bank bosses have revealed an interest rate cut is on the horizon in …

MPC votes for CRR cut, expects inflation to ease in Q4
3 months ago

MPC votes for CRR cut, expects inflation to ease in Q4

New Indian Express  

The members of the Reserve Bank of India’s rate-setting panel have shifted their policy stance and voted for a Cash Reserve Ratio cut, anticipating that food inflation, which remains in the low double digits, will ease in the fourth quarter of the current financial year. The Monetary Policy Committee also noted that high prices have contributed to a demand slowdown, …

Analysis: What does the Bank of England’s interest rate decision mean for mortgages?
3 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: What does the Bank of England’s interest rate decision mean for mortgages?

The Independent  

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As the Bank of England holds interest rates, should we fear ‘stagflation’?
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3 months, 1 week ago

As the Bank of England holds interest rates, should we fear ‘stagflation’?

The Independent  

Should “stagflation” be our word of the day? Concern about the other problems might explain why the Bank of England’s committee voted the way it in deciding to hold rates even when other central banks have been cutting. The doves this time were concerned about Britain’s “weakening labour market” – although it would have to weaken a lot for Britain …

England, Japan hold interest rates steady even as US, Europe cut back: What explains the differences?
3 months, 1 week ago

England, Japan hold interest rates steady even as US, Europe cut back: What explains the differences?

Firstpost  

After aggressive rate hikes in 2022 and early 2023 to combat surging inflation fueled by energy and food costs, central banks are increasingly turning their attention to rate cuts to support growth Several central banks the world over have announced interest rate decisions in the past two weeks. Bank of England holds steady amid rising UK inflation The Bank of …

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating
3 months, 1 week ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating

The Independent  

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UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’
3 months, 1 week ago

UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’

The Independent  

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Bank of England HOLDS interest rates despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation
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3 months, 1 week ago

Bank of England HOLDS interest rates despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold today despite mounting alarm at the stalling economy. Interest rates, which influence how much banks charge for loans and mortgages, are used as a tool by the central bank to keep inflation at its 2 per cent target level. Most economists had thought the latest data, and the prospect of price …

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold
3 months, 1 week ago

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K.’s central bank warned Thursday of “heightened uncertainty” as it kept interest rates on hold after inflation moved further above target, even at a time when the British economy is flatlining at best. The Bank of England’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.75% with new data showing inflation rising to 2.6%, …

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold despite paltry economic growth
3 months, 1 week ago

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold despite paltry economic growth

The Independent  

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Interest rates live updates: Bank of England verdict due after surprise inflation rise
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Interest rates live updates: Bank of England verdict due after surprise inflation rise

The Independent  

Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves said the figures are a ‘reminder that for too long the economy has not worked for working people For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN …

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold TODAY despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold TODAY despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold today despite mounting alarm at the stalling economy. Interest rates, which influence how much banks charge for loans and mortgages, are used as a tool by the central bank to keep inflation at its 2 per cent target level. Rob Wood, chief UK economist for Pantheon Macroeconomics, said: …

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