Why the Bank of England stayed hawkish on interest rates while the Fed was optimistic December 14, 2023 The Bank of England has taken a more hawkish stance than its US counterpart on future interest rate cuts, after opting to leave them at a 15-year high of 5.25 per cent for the third time in a row. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said “key indicators” of inflation were still elevated, despite [...]
Bank of England holds interest rates despite some policymakers voting for further hikes December 14, 2023 The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold at 5.25 per cent for the third time in a row. The move was in line with economists' expectations.
UK jobs figures bolster case for interest rate hold but ‘experimental’ unemployment data ‘difficult to trust’, analysts say December 12, 2023 The latest UK jobs data has bolstered the case for the Bank of England to hold interest rates on Thursday, according to analysts, as the labour market shows signs of cooling but inflationary pressures still remain.
Bank of England, Federal Reserve and ECB expected to keep interest rates on hold this week December 11, 2023 The Bank of England will likely hold interest rates for the third time in a row on Thursday, according to economists.
Bank of England finance panel suggests wage growth won’t budge next year, but inflation will fall November 30, 2023 "Expected output price inflation has been gradually falling over the year," the survey noted.
‘Realist’ Bailey says Bank of England is ‘getting sleeves rolled up’ to tackle inflation November 29, 2023 In an interview with the Daily Staffordshire, the Bank's governor said "we are not in a place now where we can discuss cutting interest rates."
Household borrowing dips as higher rates ‘percolate’ through UK economy November 29, 2023 Consumer borrowing fell in October in the latest indication that higher interest rates are weighing down on demand in the economy.
Hawkish Bank officials warn hot labour market means ‘higher rates for longer’ November 28, 2023 Markets think that the Bank will start to unwind its historic run of interest rate rises next summer.
How to fix the Bank of England: Economists have their say November 28, 2023 A stinging report has left the Bank of England in the spotlight - again. We asked the best and brightest how to turn the Old Lady around.
London’s mega wealthy turn to renting amid high interest rates November 24, 2023 London’s ultra wealthy are opting to rent instead of snapping up homes as high interest rates and a tough buyer market have dampened interest.