Bank of England to cut interest rates to three per cent in 2025 after inflation drops March 25, 2024 Interest rates could fall to as low as three per cent in 2025 as the Bank of England slashes the cost of borrowing in response to lower inflation.
Labour to boost female businesses after ‘wasted decade’ of Tory neglect March 25, 2024 Labour MP Anneliese Dodds will today outline British Business Bank reforms to help women.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a calm start, tracking Asian peers March 25, 2024 Asian markets were mixed on Monday with limited economic data for the week. Oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions, while gold remained stable. Investors are keenly awaiting the release of US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, especially during this holiday-shortened week.
Rise in long-term sickness the longest since the 1990s, new research shows March 23, 2024 The UK is suffering from the longest upward trend in long-term sickness since the 1990s, according to the Resolution Foundation.
‘The superstars are getting smaller’: Why emerging artists are Spotify’s golden ticket March 23, 2024 Despite industry concerns about the viability of these platforms as a way for small artists to make money, according to Spotify’s yearly report into music streaming Loud & Clear - it's starting to actually make money.
FTSE 100 nears record high as markets bet Bank of England will cut interest rates in June March 22, 2024 Over the course of the week it has gained 2.7 per cent, its strongest performance all year.
‘Stars are aligning’ for UK economy after inflation data and Bank of England rate decision March 22, 2024 "We think the stars are aligning for stronger consumer spending growth this year," Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics said.
Retail sales flat as rainy February puts shoppers off the high street March 22, 2024 The figures were actually slightly stronger than expected by analysts, who predicted a 0.4 per cent fall.
Bank of England: Interest rate cuts are ‘in play’ as inflation falls, Bailey says March 22, 2024 Could the Bank of England cut rates interest rates sooner than expected?
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.