Bank of England predicts growth tailwind as impact of interest rates wanes May 9, 2024 The Bank of England's new forecasts show inflation falling to target earlier than its last round in February.
Bank of England holds interest rates again but June cut on the cards May 9, 2024 The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 5.25 per cent.
Labour market slowdown might be coming to an end raising questions for Bank of England May 9, 2024 The survey will give conflicting signals to the Bank of England, as policymakers mull their latest interest rate decision, due later today.
Mortgage lending growth set to double next year as inflation eases and rate cuts loom May 9, 2024 UK mortgage lending growth is set to more than double in 2025, according to a major economic forecasting group, as inflation eases and the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates this year.
Why the Bank of England won’t cut rates – even if it wants to May 8, 2024 The Bank of England desperately wants to cut interest rates, but the caution of the Federal Reserve might mean they aren't able to.
Traders short sterling as bets on Bank of England rate cuts grow May 8, 2024 Currency traders have been building up short positions on the pound in the hope that the the the Bank of England (BoE) will cut the base rate before the US's Federal Reserve (Fed).
The markets are wrong. Bank of England interest rate cuts are on the way May 7, 2024 In a huge swing, markets are now only fully pricing in one rate cut by the Bank of England for 2024. But Chris Dorrell argues that, as things stand, more cuts are likely
Bank of England to hold rates again – but it could signal a summer cut is on the cards May 6, 2024 The Bank of England is set to leave interest rates on hold again on Thursday, but policymakers could signal a willingness to cut rates in the near future if inflation continues to fall.
HSBC dished out $19bn to shareholders last year – and there’s more to come in 2024 May 3, 2024 HSBC dished out roughly $19bn (£15.1bn) to shareholders in respect of last year and expects continued strong payouts in 2024, its management has said, as Europe's biggest bank looks to weather economic uncertainity and interest rate cuts.
‘Not convinced’: FCA boss downplays threat of global private equity crisis May 2, 2024 The boss of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has downplayed the threat of private equity to the stability of the financial system despite a volley of warnings from the Bank of England in recent months.