Bank of England predicts slower recovery for UK economy
4 years, 4 months ago

Bank of England predicts slower recovery for UK economy

CNN  

London CNN Business — The UK economy will take longer than expected to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of England said Thursday,as it warned of rising unemployment and other risks to its forecast, such as a second wave of infections and Brexit. “We have an unusually large downside skew on the forecast, which reflects the risks as we see them,” Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey told reporters on a call Thursday. “It will depend critically on the evolution of the pandemic, measures taken to protect public health, and how governments, households and businesses respond to these factors.” The Bank of England has provided unprecedented support as the UK battles a historic recession, slashing its main interest rate to a record low of 0.1% in March. “The BoE’s overly optimistic updated economic projections leave the door wide open for more monetary stimulus later this year,” Berenberg senior economist Kallum Pickering said in a research note on Thursday.

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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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5 days, 6 hours 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 …

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD

The Independent  

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UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for next two years – economists
2 months ago

UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for next two years – economists

The Independent  

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Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut
3 months ago

Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut

The Independent  

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UK finally sees growth in economy during May
5 months, 1 week ago

UK finally sees growth in economy during May

China Daily  

Buses cross Waterloo Bridge with the City of London financial district seen behind, in London, Britain, March 5, 2024. The United Kingdom economy bounced back in May, showing signs of growth after a stagnant April and marking a continuation of the country's recovery from last year's recession. The Office for National Statistics, or ONS, reported a 0.4 percent increase in …

Inflation drops to Bank of England’s 2% target for first time in almost three years
6 months ago

Inflation drops to Bank of England’s 2% target for first time in almost three years

The Independent  

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U.K. exits recession with better-than-expected 0.6% GDP growth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.K. exits recession with better-than-expected 0.6% GDP growth

The Hindu  

The data will be welcome news for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who said the economy had “turned a corner” Britain's economy grew by the most in nearly three years in the first quarter of 2024, ending the shallow recession it entered in the second half of last year and delivering a boost to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of an …

Bank of England edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June, as it predicts below-target inflation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June, as it predicts below-target inflation

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England maintained its key U.K. interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25% though it gave a broad hint that a reduction could be on the cards as soon as June as inflation is forecast to fall below target. I’m optimistic that things are moving in the right direction.” Bailey indicated that the financial markets …

UK Economy Rebounds in January After Slipping Into Recession
9 months, 1 week ago

UK Economy Rebounds in January After Slipping Into Recession

Hindustan Times  

The UK economy rebounded in January, registering modest growth after falling into a technical recession in the second half of last year. “Momentum is likely to remain weak in the near-term, but the outlook for this year is improving.” Growth in January was boosted by strong retail sales as a 2 percentage point cut in national insurance, a payroll tax, …

Like the US Fed, Bank of England is edging toward interest rate cuts — but not quite yet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Like the US Fed, Bank of England is edging toward interest rate cuts — but not quite yet

Associated Press  

LONDON — Just like the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England is edging toward cutting interest rates — though not quite yet. “We need to see more evidence that inflation is set to fall all the way to the 2% target, and stay there, before we can lower interest rates,” he said. Bailey also said the bank was keeping …

Bank of England official hints at interest rate shift as UK faces recession
1 year ago

Bank of England official hints at interest rate shift as UK faces recession

The Telegraph  

While the Imperial College Business School professor, who has voted four times to raise interest rates to 5.5pc from 5.25pc since August, insisted that he would not shift his stance “based on one month data”, a darkening economic backdrop will pile more pressure on the Bank to cut rates to kickstart growth. Another quarter of economic decline would mark the …

Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economy
1 year ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economy

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England kept borrowing rates unchanged Thursday despite mounting worries over the state of the British economy, and it showed little sign that it is contemplating cutting them anytime soon — unlike the U.S. Federal Reserve. The central bank left its main interest rate at a 15-year high of 5.25%, where it has stood since August …

Bank of England to stress test for major bond market crash
1 year, 1 month ago

Bank of England to stress test for major bond market crash

The Telegraph  

Over the past two years, the Bank of England has raised its base rate from 0.1pc to 5.25pc, with the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank making similar moves. Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JP Morgan, recently told the Sunday Times: “Geopolitical matters are very serious - arguably the most serious since 1938.” Christian Sewing, chief …

UK bond market rallies at sharpest pace in Europe amid interest rate hopes
1 year, 1 month ago

UK bond market rallies at sharpest pace in Europe amid interest rate hopes

The Telegraph  

The Government’s cost of short-term borrowing has fallen at the fastest pace in Europe today after the Bank of England’s chief economist raised hopes of interest rate cuts. The yield on two-year UK gilts, which are sensitive to moves in the outlook for interest rates, has dropped by eight basis points today to 4.61pc, its lowest level since June and …

ALEX BRUMMER: Take the Bank of England's gloomy forecast for 2024 with a pinch of salt
1 year, 1 month ago

ALEX BRUMMER: Take the Bank of England's gloomy forecast for 2024 with a pinch of salt

Daily Mail  

This decision was expected. According to the Bank's forecasts, the consumer price index will fall from its rate of 6.7 per cent to 4.25 per cent in the final months of the year. One of Rishi Sunak's five pledges – to halve inflation by the end of the year and ease the cost of living crisis – should now be …

Bank of England keeps benchmark rates unchanged at 15-year high of 5.25%
1 year, 1 month ago

Bank of England keeps benchmark rates unchanged at 15-year high of 5.25%

Live Mint  

Bank of England decided to keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged at 5.25%, a 15-year high. Governor Andrew Bailey ruled out any chances of rate cuts in the foreseeable future and said “It’s much too early to be thinking about rate cuts.” The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank voted 6-3 to keep the lending rates unchanged while the …

Bank of England keeps main UK interest rate at 15-year high of 5.25% and cautions over oil prices
1 year, 1 month ago

Bank of England keeps main UK interest rate at 15-year high of 5.25% and cautions over oil prices

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday at the 15-year high of 5.25% and indicated that borrowing costs will likely remain at these sort of elevated levels for a while, especially if oil and gas prices increase sharply because of the Israel-Hamas war. In a statement, the bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee indicated …

Britain faces years of stagnation because of high interest rates, economists warn
1 year, 5 months ago

Britain faces years of stagnation because of high interest rates, economists warn

The Telegraph  

Britain is facing a prolonged economic slump caused by higher interest rates, economists have warned, with the battle against inflation set to weigh on growth for years to come. In its latest quarterly update, the group said the economy is set to grow by 0.8pc next year, less than half its previous prediction of 1.9pc. Martin Beck, chief economic adviser …

UK inflation steady at 8.7% against predictions for modest fall
1 year, 6 months ago

UK inflation steady at 8.7% against predictions for modest fall

Hindustan Times  

Consumer price inflation across the UK was unchanged at 8.7 per cent in the year to May against expectations for a modest decline, official figures showed on Wednesday, a development that is set to see the Bank of England raise the cost of borrowing again. Financial markets think news of the unchanged rate will mean the Bank of England will …

UK economy is no longer to fall into a recession in 2023, says IMF
1 year, 7 months ago

UK economy is no longer to fall into a recession in 2023, says IMF

Firstpost  

Britain’s economy is no longer will fall into a recession this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, adding that it upgraded forecasts published last month and warned that the outlook remains subdued. “The improved outlook reflected the unexpected resilience of demand, helped in part by faster than usual pay growth, higher government spending and improved business confidence,” it …

British economy will take a smaller hit in 2023 than previously anticipated, says IMF
1 year, 8 months ago

British economy will take a smaller hit in 2023 than previously anticipated, says IMF

Firstpost  

Britain is no longer the only Group of Seven economy set for a fall in GDP this year as Germany too is now expected to shrink by 0.1%, the IMF global forecasts indicated. After narrowly avoiding recession in 2022, Britain’s economy has shown some signs of resilience in early 2023 London: Britain is expected to take a smaller economic hit …

Britain to remain world’s worst-performing large economy in 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Britain to remain world’s worst-performing large economy in 2023

The Telegraph  

Britain will still be the worst-performing large economy in the world this year, even after a significant upgrade in its forecasts, according to the International Monetary Fund. It means that the UK will remain the world’s worst-performing large economy: in Russia, which has been targeted by wide-ranging sanctions from Europe and the US in the wake of the Ukraine war, …

Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again
1 year, 9 months ago

Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again

The Independent  

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UK economy avoids decline but cost of living pains many
1 year, 10 months ago

UK economy avoids decline but cost of living pains many

Associated Press  

LONDON — The small notice pinned to a wall at Union Chapel in north London is a sign of despair for charity workers dealing with the fallout from Britain’s cost-of-living crisis. “It’s just completely wrong.’’ The pressures are likely to get worse as Britain faces a prolonged economic slowdown triggered by soaring food and energy prices and compounded by tax …

UK avoided recession last year by narrowest of margins. It might not be so lucky in 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

UK avoided recession last year by narrowest of margins. It might not be so lucky in 2023

CNN  

London CNN — The UK economy flatlined in the last quarter of 2022, meaning that it just managed to avoid falling into a recession. “No recession on the pedantic definition of two consecutive quarters of falling GDP, but a calamitous performance nonetheless,” Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, tweeted. “The UK still is the ‘only’ G7 country in …

Bank of England poised for big interest rate hike to tame inflation
1 year, 10 months ago

Bank of England poised for big interest rate hike to tame inflation

Firstpost  

London: The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates by as much as half a percentage point on Thursday as it seeks to tame the double-digit inflation fuelling a cost-of-living crisis, public-sector strikes and fears of recession. Economists suggest this may be the last big rate increase for Britain’s central bank, which has approved 10 consecutive hikes since …

What recession? Consumers, businesses of this country signal optimism
1 year, 11 months ago

What recession? Consumers, businesses of this country signal optimism

Live Mint  

Real-time indicators and surveys point to the health of consumer spending and business investment. Make UK’s survey this week showed that manufacturers’ investment plans have held up in recent months, with executives planning to pump money into new products and energy efficiency. What’s really noticeable at the moment is confidence is as bad as the beginning of lockdown, yet the …

UK economy shrinks 0.3% in three months through October
2 years ago

UK economy shrinks 0.3% in three months through October

The Independent  

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The UK economy is sliding into recession and Europe is set to follow
2 years, 1 month ago

The UK economy is sliding into recession and Europe is set to follow

CNN  

London CNN Business — The UK economy shrank in the third quarter, signaling the start of a recession that is likely to hit Europe next. “Lower consumer spending appetite is likely to help push GDP into a second-straight contraction during the fourth quarter,” James Smith, developed markets economist at ING, said in a note on Friday. “As inflation keeps cutting …

Bank of England makes biggest interest rate hike in 30 years
2 years, 1 month ago

Bank of England makes biggest interest rate hike in 30 years

The Hindu  

The Bank of England has announced its biggest interest rate increase in three decades as it tries to beat back stubbornly high inflation fuelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the disastrous economic policies of former Prime Minister Liz Truss. The interest rate decision is the first since Ms. Truss’ government announced 45 billion pounds of unfunded tax cuts that …

UK economy to enter recession until summer 2023, financial experts warn
2 years, 2 months ago

UK economy to enter recession until summer 2023, financial experts warn

The Independent  

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Britain ‘step closer to recession’ after economy shrank in August
2 years, 2 months ago

Britain ‘step closer to recession’ after economy shrank in August

The Independent  

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British pound falls after Bank of England chief rules out extending 'clearly temporary' help
2 years, 2 months ago

British pound falls after Bank of England chief rules out extending 'clearly temporary' help

ABC  

Britain's economy faced new shocks after the Bank of England ruled out extending an emergency debt-buying plan – and the government appeared to blame the independent central bank for the U.K.'s economic turmoil. Key points: Bank of England says it will not extend an emergency debt-buying plan introduced last month The bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, says the program will end …

Bank of England expands push to stabilize financial markets
2 years, 2 months ago

Bank of England expands push to stabilize financial markets

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England on Tuesday expanded its emergency effort to quash upheaval on financial markets unleashed by the government’s plan to slash taxes, saying fluctuations in bond prices posed a “material risk” to Britain’s fiscal stability. The U.K. central bank said it will now buy inflation-linked securities — which offer protection from inflation — as well as …

Bank of England warns risk of UK financial crisis hasn’t gone away
2 years, 2 months ago

Bank of England warns risk of UK financial crisis hasn’t gone away

CNN  

London CNN Business — For the second time in two days, the Bank of England has been forced to offer extra support to UK markets still reeling from the government’s announcement last month that it would slash taxes and increase borrowing. The central bank warned Tuesday that there was still a “material risk to UK financial stability” from a sharp-sell …

UK central bank intervenes in market to halt economic crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

UK central bank intervenes in market to halt economic crisis

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England took emergency action Wednesday to stabilize U.K. financial markets and head off a crisis in the broader economy after the government spooked investors with a program of unfunded tax cuts, sending the pound tumbling and the cost of government debt soaring. The Bank of England said it would buy long-term government bonds over the …

Bank of England to buy U.K. government bonds to stabilise financial markets
2 years, 2 months ago

Bank of England to buy U.K. government bonds to stabilise financial markets

The Hindu  

The Bank of England said on Wednesday that it would buy as many long-dated government bonds as needed between now and October 14 to stabilise financial markets, after a slump in British gilt prices since a government fiscal statement on Friday. Citing potential risks to U.K. financial stability, the BoE also said it would delay the start of a programme …

UK house prices could plunge 15% because of soaring mortgage rates
2 years, 2 months ago

UK house prices could plunge 15% because of soaring mortgage rates

CNN  

London CNN Business — House prices in the United Kingdom could plummet by as much as 15% if the country presses ahead with its tax-slashing economic gamble. Credit Suisse said on Tuesday that UK house prices could “easily” fall between 10% and 15% over the next 18 months if the Bank of England aggressively hikes interest rates to keep inflation …

Bank of England will buy UK bonds at ‘whatever scale’ necessary to halt crash
2 years, 2 months ago

Bank of England will buy UK bonds at ‘whatever scale’ necessary to halt crash

CNN  

London CNN Business — The Bank of England said Wednesday it would buy UK government debt “on whatever scale is necessary” in an emergency intervention to halt a bond market crash that it warned could threaten financial stability. “This repricing has become more significant in the past day — and it is particularly affecting long-dated UK government debt,” the central …

How the Bank of England is scrambling to stabilise markets
2 years, 2 months ago

How the Bank of England is scrambling to stabilise markets

The Telegraph  

The scale has not yet been decided. It is not the Bank’s job simply to intervene when investors ditch bonds and so the Government’s cost of borrowing rises. The initial plan is to buy bonds over two weeks, but the Old Lady also said “the purchases will be carried out on whatever scale is necessary to effect this outcome” while …

Bank of England forced to intervene in markets over ‘material risk’ to UK economy
2 years, 2 months ago

Bank of England forced to intervene in markets over ‘material risk’ to UK economy

The Telegraph  

The Bank of England has been forced to step into bond markets amid market turmoil that has sent government borrowing costs soaring and posed a risk to financial stability. It said: “Were dysfunction in this market to continue or worsen, there would be a material risk to UK financial stability." “The Bank is monitoring developments in financial markets very closely …

The pound’s crash will make inflation worse and push interest rates higher
2 years, 2 months ago

The pound’s crash will make inflation worse and push interest rates higher

CNN  

London CNN Business — The UK government’s decision to implement the biggest tax cuts in 50 years while borrowing tens of billions of dollars to subsidize soaring energy costs this winter is a massive gamble that’s sent shockwaves through financial markets. The Bank of England said in an emergency statement that it was “monitoring developments in financial markets very closely,” …

Bank of England urged to call emergency rates meeting next week to rescue pound
2 years, 3 months ago

Bank of England urged to call emergency rates meeting next week to rescue pound

The Telegraph  

The Bank of England has been urged to raise interest rates as soon as next week to help the pound from further weakening. Meanwhile, UK bond yields were on the rise, with the 10-year gilt yields seeing their biggest one-day surge on record in Bloomberg data. Deutsche Bank analysts said there are "very strong signals" that the market is no …

British pound hits a 37-year low as UK economy skids
2 years, 3 months ago

British pound hits a 37-year low as UK economy skids

CNN  

London CNN Business — The British pound slumped to a 37-year low on Friday after new data showed that shoppers are pulling back spending as inflation squeezes household budgets, underscoring fears that the economy may already be shrinking. The currency fell below $1.14, its lowest since 1985, after the Office for National Statistics said that retail sales in August dropped …

U.K. economy shrank a record 11% in 2020, worst since 1709
2 years, 4 months ago

U.K. economy shrank a record 11% in 2020, worst since 1709

The Hindu  

Britain recorded its biggest fall in output in more than 300 years in 2020 when it faced the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a larger decline than any other major economy, updated official figures showed on Monday. This was a bigger drop than any of the ONS's previous estimates and the largest fall since 1709, according to …

The Bank of England predicts a lengthy recession at the end of the year
2 years, 4 months ago

The Bank of England predicts a lengthy recession at the end of the year

NPR  

The Bank of England predicts a lengthy recession at the end of the year Enlarge this image toggle caption Frank Augstein/AP Frank Augstein/AP LONDON — The Bank of England announced its biggest interest rate increase in 27 years on Thursday as it forecast that the war in Ukraine would fuel further inflation and tip the U.K. economy into a prolonged …

UK faces long recession and deepest plunge in living standards on record, Bank of England warns
2 years, 4 months ago

UK faces long recession and deepest plunge in living standards on record, Bank of England warns

The Independent  

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Bank of England predicts recession at the end of the year
2 years, 4 months ago

Bank of England predicts recession at the end of the year

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England announced its biggest interest rate increase in 27 years on Thursday as it forecast that the war in Ukraine would fuel further inflation and tip the U.K. economy into a prolonged recession. Those pressures persuaded the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to boost its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points, the biggest of six …

Outlook for economy has ‘deteriorated markedly’ due to soaring prices, Bank of England warns
2 years, 5 months ago

Outlook for economy has ‘deteriorated markedly’ due to soaring prices, Bank of England warns

The Independent  

Britain's economic outlook has "deteriorated materially” thanks to soaring prices stoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Bank of England has said. UK lenders will be ordered to hold an extra £22bn of capital as a buffer against economic shocks from July next year, the Bank said on Wednesday. “The economic outlook for the UK and globally has deteriorated materially,” …

UK reports back-to-back declines in GDP, first time since start of pandemic
2 years, 6 months ago

UK reports back-to-back declines in GDP, first time since start of pandemic

Live Mint  

Official numbers released on June 13 showed that Britain's Gross Domestic Product unexpectedly dropped in April, raising fears of a dramatic slowdown just three days before the Bank of England reveals the amount of its latest interest rate response to the spike in inflation. The economy shrank by 0.3 percent in April after falling by 0.1 percent in March, the …

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