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Andrew Bailey
Why is the Bank being cautious in delaying rate cuts?
After the Federal Reserve’s monster 0.5 percentage point cut in US borrowing costs on Wednesday, it seemed strange that the Bank of England should...
Andrew Bailey
Why didn’t the Bank of England cut interest rates?
After the Federal Reserve’s monster 0.5 percentage point cut in US borrowing costs on Wednesday, it seemed strange that the Bank of England should...
Bank of England
With inflation staying at 2.2%, will Bank of England cut interest rates this week?
For a second month running inflation has fallen short of the Bank of England’s expectations. After beginning the process of cutting interest rates last...
Bank of England
UK inflation stays at 2.2% as lower petrol prices offset by higher air fares
The UK’s annual inflation rate rose by 2.2% in August, matching the increase in July, as lower petrol prices at the pump were offset...
Business
The 40-year mortgage – solution to rising property values or too high a price to pay?
A growing number of first-time buyers are opting for 35- or 40-year mortgages in order to be able to buy a home. As house...
Andrew Bailey
The Federal Reserve is about to cut rates … but by how much?
Economic moments are often forecast with great certainty, but few will have been as widely expected as an interest rate cut by the US...
Business
ECB cuts interest rate to 3.5% and warns of weak eurozone growth
The European Central Bank has lowered interest rates for the second time this year, as it warned that economic growth in the eurozone will...
Bank of England
UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row
The anticipated post-election bounceback in the UK economy failed to materialise as activity flatlined in July for a second month, according to the latest...
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