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.
Goldman Sachs predicts Bank of England rate cut next week with 6–3 vote split
Goldman Sachs expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates next week, forecasting a 6–3 vote in favour of easing policy.
Bank of England ‘set up’ for December rate cut after close vote
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates in December, following today’s narrow 5–4 decision to keep borrowing costs on hold at 4%, with Governor Andrew Bailey
Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% in narrow vote
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4%, as expected, following a closely split vote by its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates today?
The Bank of England faces a finely balanced decision today as it prepares to announce its latest move on interest rates at noon, with markets divided over whether policymakers will
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