Bank of England holds interest rates steady for first time in two years
1 year, 3 months ago

Bank of England holds interest rates steady for first time in two years

The Telegraph  

The Bank of England has ended a run of 14 successive interest rate increases in a move that has raised hopes borrowing costs may have peaked. The Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold interest rates at 5.25pc in a knife-edge decision that split policymakers almost down the middle. Five members of the nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee, including Governor Andrew Bailey, voted to keep rates unchanged for the first time in two years. This group, which included Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe, wanted higher borrowing costs on the basis there was “evidence of more persistent inflationary pressures”, pointing to the fact that “consumer sentiment appeared to be holding up real household incomes had started to rise”.

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As the Bank of England holds interest rates, should we fear ‘stagflation’?
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4 days, 20 hours 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 …

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 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
5 days, 1 hour 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%, …

Interest rates live updates: Bank of England verdict due after surprise inflation rise
Top News
5 days, 2 hours 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
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5 days, 3 hours 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: …

Inflation rates live: Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.75 per cent
Top News
5 days, 17 hours ago

Inflation rates live: Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.75 per cent

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 …

What does rising inflation mean for you - and has it killed off a Bank of England interest rate cut?
6 days, 3 hours ago

What does rising inflation mean for you - and has it killed off a Bank of England interest rate cut?

Daily Mail  

Inflation in the UK climbed to 2.6 per cent in November, it was revealed today, as the rise in the cost of living accelerated again. James Smith, developed markets economist, UK, at ING, said: 'Our base case is for back-to-back to rate cuts from February onwards, with Bank Rate falling to 3.25 per cent later in the year. While services …

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut
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1 week ago

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut

The Independent  

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Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation
1 week, 3 days ago

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation

The Independent  

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Bank of England’s Newest Rate-Setter Shows Dovish Leaning
1 month ago

Bank of England’s Newest Rate-Setter Shows Dovish Leaning

Live Mint  

-- The Bank of England may cut interest rates faster than markets are betting if the economy weakens, according to its newest rate-setter Alan Taylor. In his first public appearance since joining the Monetary Policy Committee, Taylor told UK lawmakers on Tuesday that higher mortgage costs and a “wait-and-see” approach by consumers and businesses are “weighing on the economy.” “If …

Bank of England cuts interest rate to 4.75% as UK inflation drops, but economic uncertainty looms
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England cuts interest rate to 4.75% as UK inflation drops, but economic uncertainty looms

Firstpost  

From the start of the year to September, UK inflation stood at 1.7 per cent, its lowest level since April 2021 and below the central bank’s target rate of 2 per cent The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday after inflation across the UK fell below its target rate …

Boost for Brits as Bank of England trims interest rates from 5% to 4.75%... but will hopes of 'aggressive' cuts be dashed by Labour's big-spending Budget?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Boost for Brits as Bank of England trims interest rates from 5% to 4.75%... but will hopes of 'aggressive' cuts be dashed by Labour's big-spending Budget?

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England cut interest rates today - amid fears the big-spending Budget will keep borrowing costs higher in future. Tim Moore, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said: 'October data signalled another slowdown in output growth across the service sector as heightened business uncertainty and concerns about the general UK economic outlook had an adverse impact on …

Brits hope for mortgage relief with Bank of England poised to cut interest rates TODAY… but fears big-spending Budget could keep borrowing costs higher for years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brits hope for mortgage relief with Bank of England poised to cut interest rates TODAY… but fears big-spending Budget could keep borrowing costs higher for years

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates today - but could signal that the big-spending Budget will keep borrowing costs higher in future. Threadneedle Street's decision could be swayed by grim figures this week showing growth in the UK services sector slowing to its lowest rate in nearly a year. Tim Moore, economics director at S&P Global …

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75% on Thursday after inflation across the U.K. fell significantly, relieving some pressure on borrowers who have faced elevated mortgage and loan costs. Though inflation has fallen below the bank’s target of 2%, Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that interest rates would …

Bank of England poised to cut UK interest rates for second time this year
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England poised to cut UK interest rates for second time this year

The Independent  

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UK's central bank cuts interest rate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK's central bank cuts interest rate

China Daily  

By Earle Gale in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-07 22:35 Pedstrians pass the Bank of England, Britain's central Bank, in London, on November 7, 2024. The United Kingdom's central bank, the Bank of England, or BoE, cut its base interest rate on Thursday, to 4.75 percent from 5 percent, in a move seen as a declaration that rampant inflation …

Bank of England rate cut expected despite ‘fiscal loosening’ of Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bank of England rate cut expected despite ‘fiscal loosening’ of Budget

The Independent  

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Interest rate cut ‘nailed on’ after UK inflation falls to three-year low
2 months, 1 week ago

Interest rate cut ‘nailed on’ after UK inflation falls to three-year low

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. Read our privacy policy A fall in UK inflation …

Bank of England could be ‘more aggressive’ with interest rate cuts, says governor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England could be ‘more aggressive’ with interest rate cuts, says governor

The Independent  

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Bank says interest rates could be cut ‘gradually’ after holding at 5%
3 months ago

Bank says interest rates could be cut ‘gradually’ after holding at 5%

The Independent  

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UK interest rates live: Bank of England holds at 5% after shock US Fed cut
3 months ago

UK interest rates live: Bank of England holds at 5% after shock US Fed cut

The Independent  

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UK interest rates kept at 5% as Bank of England says ‘vital’ inflation stays low
3 months ago

UK interest rates kept at 5% as Bank of England says ‘vital’ inflation stays low

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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Bank of England poised to hold interest rates at 5%, economists say
3 months ago

Bank of England poised to hold interest rates at 5%, economists say

The Independent  

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Interest rate cuts push house prices to a two-year high – but there is trouble brewing in the market
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interest rate cuts push house prices to a two-year high – but there is trouble brewing in the market

The Independent  

The housing market is getting toasty. The latest figures issued by lender Halifax found prices increased by 0.3 per cent in August, bringing them to a two year high. Guy Gittins, the CEO off Foxtons, said: “We’re seeing more enquiries and more offers made, with buyers also acting with greater confidence since interest rates were cut at the start of …

Inflation rises to 2.2% for first time this year in blow to interest rate cut next month
4 months, 1 week ago

Inflation rises to 2.2% for first time this year in blow to interest rate cut next month

The Independent  

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Bank of England lowers benchmark rate to 5 pct, first cut in 4 years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bank of England lowers benchmark rate to 5 pct, first cut in 4 years

China Daily  

LONDON -- The Bank of England has voted to cut its benchmark interest rate to five percent, the United Kingdom's central bank said in a statement on Thursday. At a meeting on Wednesday, the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 5-4 to reduce the interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, to 5 percent. This is BoE's first …

Bank of England lowers benchmark rate to 5 pct, first cut in 4 years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bank of England lowers benchmark rate to 5 pct, first cut in 4 years

China Daily  

LONDON -- The Bank of England has voted to cut its benchmark interest rate to five percent, the United Kingdom's central bank said in a statement on Thursday. At a meeting on Wednesday, the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 5-4 to reduce the interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, to 5 percent. This is BoE's first …

Bank of England interest rate cut joy for mortgage holders as Rachel Reeves blames mini-Budget for inflation - UK politics live
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bank of England interest rate cut joy for mortgage holders as Rachel Reeves blames mini-Budget for inflation - UK politics live

The Independent  

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Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut in over 4 years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut in over 4 years

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 as inflationary pressures in the economy have eased. “Inflationary pressures have eased enough that we’ve been able to cut interest rates today,” said Bank Gov. Ensuring low and stable inflation is the best thing we can …

Why the Bank of England has finally cut rates – but might not rush to do it again
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Bank of England has finally cut rates – but might not rush to do it again

The Telegraph  

This is the most cautious rate cut the Bank of England could possibly have made. Five members of the Monetary Policy Committee, including Andrew Bailey, the Governor, voted to cut rates to 5pc. Since the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street was granted independence to set rates in 1997, it has never held borrowing costs at the peak for longer than …

Interest rates should stay on hold this summer, says Bank of England official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Interest rates should stay on hold this summer, says Bank of England official

The Telegraph  

Some economists have been calling on the Bank to cut rates for months, although Bank forecasts suggest price rises are likely to pick up in the second half of this year. “I would rather hold rates until there is more certainty that underlying inflationary pressures have subsided sustainably.” He voted to leave interest rates on hold at the Bank of …

Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall
6 months ago

Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25% even though inflation has fallen to its target of 2%, with several policymakers warning that a premature cut could stoke another bout of price rises. It said the decision was, as always, based on achieving the 2% inflation target “sustainably 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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With election looming, UK’s governing Conservatives seize on inflation fall to 2% target
6 months ago

With election looming, UK’s governing Conservatives seize on inflation fall to 2% target

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. returned to the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% for the first time in nearly three years, official figures showed Wednesday, a development that was seized on by the governing Conservative Party as evidence that its economic plan is “working” ahead of the July 4 election. But Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed …

UK inflation - live: Tories call for Bank of England to cut interest rates despite market gloom over rising prices
7 months ago

UK inflation - live: Tories call for Bank of England to cut interest rates despite market gloom over rising prices

The Independent  

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UK inflation predicted to drop close to Bank of England’s 2% target
7 months ago

UK inflation predicted to drop close to Bank of England’s 2% target

The Independent  

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No more delays on rate cuts: Bank Of England must stop the groupthink, says MAGGIE PAGANO
7 months ago

No more delays on rate cuts: Bank Of England must stop the groupthink, says MAGGIE PAGANO

Daily Mail  

It’s looking like a racing certainty that interest rates will be cut this summer, and hopefully, in time to celebrate next month’s Midsummer’s Day. Inflation figures out tomorrow, for April, are expected to show a big fall to 2.1 per cent for April from March’s 3.2 per cent, the lowest since September 2021. Some experts forecast it might fall below …

Bank of England made ‘persistent and systematic’ errors, official admits
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England made ‘persistent and systematic’ errors, official admits

The Telegraph  

The Bank of England made “persistent and systematic” errors in its forecasts about inflation, one of its policymakers has said. Ms Dhingra was speaking at a conference hosted by King’s College London following former Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke’s review into the Bank of England’s forecasting errors. “Even the best forecasting models, they will always have inherent and some level …

Bank of England holds fire on interest rates – but good news is coming for homeowners
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bank of England holds fire on interest rates – but good news is coming for homeowners

The Independent  

Here’s the good news: a rate cut in either July or August can probably be characterised as a racing certainty. As expected, the rate setting Monetary Policy Committee left rates at 5.25 per cent at their latest meeting. Dave Ramsden, one of the Bank’s deputy governors, joined the MPC’s dove-in-chief Swati Dhingra, an external member, in voting for a cut. …

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 …

Rate cuts will be smaller than you think, says Bank of England official
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rate cuts will be smaller than you think, says Bank of England official

The Telegraph  

Bets on interest rate cuts this summer are too optimistic, according to a senior Bank of England official. Catherine Mann, who voted to hold borrowing costs at 5.25pc last week, said investors had become “complacent” about the prospect of falling interest rates. Traders have priced in three interest rate cuts by the end of the year to take the base …

Interest rates held – but a small early interest rate cut could be on the cards to help borrowers
9 months ago

Interest rates held – but a small early interest rate cut could be on the cards to help borrowers

The Independent  

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Britain’s borrowers, who have endured an extended spell of high interest rates? However, it clears the way for a modest easing of the current “restrictive” policy that is squeezing Britain’s economy even as it struggles to escape last year’s shallow recession. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s latest Budget is expected to grow …

Inflation is falling fast – but will the Bank of England move to cut interest rates?
9 months ago

Inflation is falling fast – but will the Bank of England move to cut interest rates?

The Independent  

Some welcome news for consumers: inflation has once again fallen by more than expected. The headline number for February, per the Office for National Statistics, came in at 3.4 per cent – below both the consensus of the City and the Bank of England’s own forecast of 3.5. The CPI “all services” rate also declined to 6.1 per cent in …

Bank softens stance on interest rate cuts – but Andrew Bailey warns: ‘We’re not there yet’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bank softens stance on interest rate cuts – but Andrew Bailey warns: ‘We’re not there yet’

The Independent  

It was a racing certainty that the Bank of England’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee would on Thursday keep interest rates at 5.25 per cent – the 16-year high that has been causing pain throughout Britain’s economy. More directly, governor Andrew Bailey told reporters: “We’re not there yet.” But the committee seems to be indicating that cuts could come earlier than …

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 …

Interest rates may need to rise again, warns Bank of England
1 year ago

Interest rates may need to rise again, warns Bank of England

The Telegraph  

Policymakers pushed back against any assumption of an imminent fall in the Bank’s base rate, warning that pay and services inflation – two key indicators of price pressures – “remained elevated”. The MPC said: “Inflation persistence remained higher than in other major advanced economies, possibly reflecting less favourable supply-side developments and stronger second-round effects in the UK.” Britain’s inflation rate, …

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 …

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