The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting in which policymakers have opted to keep borrowing costs on hold despite signs that
WH Smith Shares Sink 16% as Profit Warning and Fundraising Spook Investors
The market reacted sharply to WH Smith’s (LON: SMWH) latest trading update on Wednesday, sending shares in the travel retailer down 16% after the company cut profit expectations and announced
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AIM market continues recovery
Bank of England may restart rate cuts in fourth quarter
The Bank of England could begin cutting interest rates in the fourth quarter of 2026 if energy market pressures ease, according to Andrew Wishart of Berenberg.
Bank of England likely to keep rates steady at 3.75%
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% at today’s policy announcement, as policymakers take a cautious stance amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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The FTSE 100 closed down 78 points, or 0.75%, at 10,379, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.8% to 22,582.81. AIM had been trading close to multi-year lows before the Iran conflict.
Bank of England flags risk of downturn in global stocks
Sarah Breeden has warned that investors should be prepared for a potential correction in global equity markets, citing elevated valuations and mounting risks.
Markets see Bank of England more likely to raise rates
The Bank of England is increasingly likely to raise interest rates this year rather than hold them steady, according to economists at Pantheon Macroeconomics.
Oil price spike fuels bets on rising interest rates
The Bank of England may be forced to raise interest rates later this year as surging oil prices raise fears of a renewed inflation shock.
BoE keeps rates on hold at 3.75% after narrow 5–4 decision
Oh wow indeed — that is a really close call from the Bank of England.
FTSE slips ahead of BoE decision as bitcoin slump and Shell earnings weigh
City economists expect the Bank of England to downgrade its growth outlook today as unemployment rises, while policymakers are widely forecast to keep interest rates on hold at 3.75% as
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 31st January 2026
UK & European equities edged higher at the close. In London, the FTSE 100 rose 0.5% to finish at 10,224 points, while the FTSE 250 was little changed at 23,253.