Why did the Bank of England opt for a ‘hawkish’ hold despite bleak growth outlook? November 2, 2023 Although markets were certain that the rate would be held at 5.25 per cent, the Bank's hawkish tone caught them by surprise.
Fight against inflation enters new phase after Bank of England holds interest rates again November 2, 2023 The battle against inflation has clearly entered a new phase.
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold with gloomy prospects for UK growth November 2, 2023 Higher for longer interest rates will bring growth to a near standstill until the end of 2025, new forecasts from the Bank of England show, as it left interest rates on hold for the second time in a row. The decision to hold, which was backed by six members of the nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee [...]
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates on hold again as attention turns to Bank of England November 1, 2023 The Fed has kept interest rates on hold for the second time in a row as the central bank's battle against inflation enters a new phase.
Five charts the Bank of England will study ahead of Thursday’s interest rate decision November 1, 2023 Although inflation is slowly coming down, warning lights are flashing across much of the UK economy.
Fall in bank lending adds to fears that UK recession already underway October 30, 2023 The higher cost of borrowing is weighing heavily on consumer demand for new loans in a sign that the Bank of England's interest rate hikes are slowing economic activity.
Bank of England set to leave rates on hold as economy teeters on edge of recession October 30, 2023 The Bank of England will leave interest rates on hold for the second meeting in a row as policymakers attempt to bring inflation down to target without tipping the economy into a recession.
Inflation target: Why economists think it’s time for a change October 24, 2023 With inflation now on the way down, attention is beginning to turn to what the 'new normal' will be - if we ever make it there.
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey predicts drop in inflation allaying recession fears October 20, 2023 UK inflation is set to drop markedly for October amid continued efforts to tackle the higher cost of living, the governor of the Bank of England has said. Andrew Bailey indicated inflation will return to its recent pattern of slowdowns after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recorded a surprise pause last month, leaving inflation [...]
Steady inflation should not set alarm bells ringing at the Bank of England — yet October 18, 2023 After the excitement of August's surprise drop in inflation, September's figures cannot help but feel a bit disappointing.