Oh wow indeed — that is a really close call from the Bank of England.
Bank of England cuts rates as UK economy stagnates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market.
BoE ‘too slow’ on rate cuts as inflation retreats
The Bank of England risks falling behind the curve on interest rate cuts and may be forced to “play catch-up” next year if it delays action as inflation continues to
Easing inflation clears path for Bank of England rate cut
UK inflation fell by more than expected in November, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates this week, according to official data.
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The UK’s financial regulator has launched a new tool to help protect consumers from the surge in investment and pension scams, after an estimated 800,000 people reported losing money in
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 7th December 2025
FTSE 100 ends the week in the red. London’s blue-chip index finished lower on Friday, slipping almost 0.5%. The FTSE 100 closed at 9,667 points, dragged down by weakness across several
Motor finance complaint reviews to resume next May, says FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed it will resume handling motor finance complaints on 31 May 2026, bringing an end to a pause that will have lasted nearly two years.
FTSE 100 closes higher as tech rebound lifts global markets
London stocks finished firmly higher on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses as a rebound in technology shares and stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data boosted investor sentiment.
Bitcoin slumps below $100,000 as $45bn sell-off rattles crypto markets
Bitcoin fell below $100,000 overnight for the first time since June, as a $45 billion (£34.5 billion) sell-off by long-term holders deepened losses across the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin falls to five-month low as crypto market struggles to recover
Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level since June, extending losses amid ongoing weakness across the cryptocurrency market following last month’s major crash.
FTSE 100 set to open lower as global markets retreat
The FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Tuesday, with futures indicating a 40-point drop, as global equity markets extend their cautious tone.