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.
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.
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.
FTSE 100 opens higher as energy and financial stocks gain
The UK stock market opened the week slightly stronger, with the FTSE 100 up 12 points (0.13%) at 9,730 in early Monday trading.
FTSE 100 set for cautious rise as markets eye Bank of England decision
The FTSE 100 is expected to start November slightly higher, with futures indicating a 12-point gain on Monday, as investors brace for a data-heavy week and a finely balanced Bank
AIM All-Share Slips as FTSE 100 Retreats from Record Highs
The AIM All-Share Index fell 4 points to 770.58 on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which has enjoyed a strong week but ended the session 42 points lower at 9,717
Barclays Joins Goldman and UniCredit in Predicting Bank of England Rate Cut Next Week
Barclays has become the latest major institution to forecast that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next week, arguing that the City is underestimating the likelihood of a
FTSE Ends The Week Lower as Investors Turn Cautious Ahead of Key Economic Events
UK stock markets closed lower on Friday, easing back after a record-breaking October rally as investors adopted a more cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s monetary policy decision
Goldman Sachs Predicts Bank of England Rate Cut Next Week – City Still Expects a Hold
Goldman Sachs now expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates at next week’s meeting, reversing its post-September view and diverging from broader City expectations of no change. Swap
Bank of England Poised to Keep Rates on Hold
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Jobs Market Weakness