Bank of England to cut interest rates in August before the Fed, economists predict April 28, 2024 The Bank of England is expected start cutting interest rates in August before the US Federal Reserve, a City A.M. poll of top economists has revealed, as inflation edges back down to the government's two per cent target.
Inflation drops faster than expected ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision March 20, 2024 The figures come just a day before the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates.
Bank of England rate-setter Ramsden ‘more confident’ inflation pressures receding April 19, 2024 Dave Ramsden, one of the nine Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members, told an audience in Washington that he was now "more confident" that inflationary pressures were receding.
Why the Bank of England might be wary of cutting interest rates before the Fed April 18, 2024 The path for the Bank of England to cut interest rate cuts looks increasingly uncertain, particularly as the US Federal Reserve looks set to wait a while longer before loosening policy.
Wage growth hotter than expected but unemployment rises in headache for Bank of England April 16, 2024 Wages are closely monitored by the Bank of England for signs of how its campaign of interest rate hikes are impacting the wider economy.
Bank of England to work more closely with regulator to promote key objectives December 19, 2023 "The shared aim of this MoU is to enable closer working between the parties, including the exchange of appropriate information, to assist them in discharging their statutory functions," the document said.
The Fed holds rates: Now it’s the Bank of England’s time to decide September 21, 2023 The City is split on whether surprise inflation data gives Threadneedle Street cover to pause its rate hike cycle later today
Bank of England holds interest rates – what does it mean for mortgages? December 14, 2023 The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25 per cent for the third time in a row, offering a glimmer of hope for the mortgage and property market. Steve Seal, chief of Bluestone Mortgages, said that today’s decision to leave rates untouched will be welcomed by “would-be and existing borrowers, who have felt [...]
Inflation stays at 2.2 per cent ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision September 18, 2024 The figures come a day before the Bank of England will announce its latest decision on interest rates.
Bank of England set to delay bringing in Basel overhaul of banking rules September 25, 2023 The Bank of England is planning to push back implementation of the final round of Basel reforms by six months after receiving a deluge of industry feedback.