Bank’s Huw Pill: inflation won’t necessarily fall fast as demand slows November 3, 2023 Meanwhile, Jeremy Hunt said on Friday that the government would carry on working with the Bank over the central bank's sales of its massive bond-buying purchases.
Bitcoin and Ethereum unmoved as inflation numbers come in lower than anticipated June 14, 2023 The price of Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to flatline around $25,980 (BTC) and $1,745 (ETH) as inflation figures are digested.
The Bank of England has mismanaged this inflation cycle from the get-go June 14, 2023 The Bank of England and Andrew Bailey have botched their messaging, their forecasts and their decisions - and we are paying the price
Bank urged to ‘release brake pedal’ as starting salary inflation drops to 34-month low February 8, 2024 Starting salary inflation slipped to its slowest rate since March 2021 and was comfortably below the series average
ECB’s rate hikes bring down inflation, but growth falls as bloc faces recession October 31, 2023 The European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rates hikes have helped to bring down inflation across the bloc, but the costs are becoming clear as growth contracted in the third quarter.
FTSE 100 close: London pares gains as BP slump offsets inflation hope October 31, 2023 London's FTSE markets climbed on Tuesday morning as investors received another boost from falling food inflation but oil giant BP slumped after a poor set of results.
How is Sunak doing on halving inflation, cutting NHS lists and stopping boats? August 16, 2023 In January, Rishi Sunak unveiled the vision for his government. Five pledges; five clear goals; five ambitions for his ministers. His aim was clear: be seen as an effective, solutions-focused administration and, hopefully, reap the electoral rewards. “No tricks, no ambiguity; we’re either delivering for you or we’re not,” he vowed. Eight months in, and [...]
Inflation: Falling energy bills and price cap helps drive down prices August 16, 2023 Falling energy costs are taming once rampant inflation rates, with the consumer price index rising at its lowest rate since last February.
Why today’s inflation data is still bad news for a bruised Bank of England August 16, 2023 Core inflation is unmoved and services inflation actually crept up. It all points to more trouble for the embattled Bank of England.
Bank of England warns inflation to touch two per cent in spring – but will pick up again February 1, 2024 Inflation is expected to pick back up to around 2.7 per cent by the end of this year, remaining above target until the end of 2026.