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Shock Bank of England split on rates exposes precarious state of UK economy
If the country learnt anything about the economy on Thursday, it was that even the Bank of England’s most senior officials don’t know how to fix it.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4%, the lowest level in two years
Governor Andrew Bailey tells the BBC he expects rates to continue falling, but “the course is a bit more uncertain”.
Bank of England's Pill sees risks that could slow pace of rate cuts
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday inflation pressures were likely to weaken further but there was a risk that future interest rate cuts could be delayed if higher inflation partly reflected longer-term behavioural shifts.
The Bank of England cuts its main interest rate to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as policy makers seek to bolster the sluggish U.K. economy.
Bank of England Cuts Rates After Tight Vote
The U.K. central bank lowered its key rate for the fifth time in a year as it seeks to balance a pickup in inflation against a cooling jobs market.
Bank of England cuts rate as keeps watch over tariffs
The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to four percent, the lowest level in 2.5 years, as it bids to boost a UK economy still threatened by US tariffs.Alongside the expected decision,
Bank of England on course for slowest ever pace of rate cuts. But without the abuse.
Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey must be thankful he’s not in Jerome Powell’s shoes. The Federal Reserve Chair has been regularly lambasted by U.S. President Donald Trump as “Too Slow Powell” for not reducing interest rates fast enough for the president’s taste.
Hawkish interest rate cut by the Bank of England – Commerzbank
Ultimately, the Bank of England delivered on the promise of an exciting decision, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.
Bank of England cuts rates amid deep split on inflation risks
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday but four of its nine policymakers – worried about high inflation – sought to keep borrowing costs on hold.Difficulty reaching an agreement meant the Monetary Policy Committee had to hold two rate votes for the first time in its history.
UK economy prepares for fifth rate cut, BOE balances inflation spike
Economists and markets widely anticipate a 25 basis point cut, maintaining the central bank’s current once-per-quarter pace of monetary easing. The decision will be announced at
This is why the Bank of England vote was split, economist explains
Michael Saunders, senior economic advisor at Oxford Economics and former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy ...
Investors expectations for Bank of England QT edge lower
Investor expectations for Bank of England quantitative tightening in the 12 months from October edged lower to a median 72 ...
FTSE 100 Live: Bank of England Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to 4%
FTSE 100 futures are up 0.4% as equity markets are set to extend a rebound into a second day. The pound is down a touch ...
It’s a new era of central-bank dissent with a whiff of stagflation in the air
It’s an era of unprecedented central bank dissension — and agreement is hard to find when the goals are in conflict.
Trump's Fed pick, Bank of England's 'hawkish' cut weigh on dollar
The dollar was under pressure on Friday and was on course for a weekly fall as U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary choice ...
Rachel Reeves is celebrating the Bank of England's interest cut – but behind the scenes she has little to cheer
The Bank of England has cut the interest rate to 4% in its fifth reduction so far this year. On the other hand, though, the ...