Bank of England’s Mann: Markets are pricing in ‘too many’ interest rate cuts this year March 26, 2024 Mann has long been one of the most hawkish members on the MPC, persistently warning about the dangers of stubborn inflation.
The Notebook: How bank spying powers are being snuck into government bills March 25, 2024 Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, takes the pen to talk about how new spying powers are being snuck into government bills.
From star-gazing to navel-gazing: How astrology captured Gen Z March 25, 2024 Gen Z has become starry-eyed, but their fixation with astrology isn't as woo woo as you might think, writes Anna Moloney.
Atom Bank boss on rapid growth, London IPO and why high street challengers are a ‘dying breed’ March 24, 2024 City A.M. speaks to Atom Bank CEO Mark Mullen about the challenger bank landscape, his firm's rapid growth and plans for a London IPO.
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.
Next gains on soaring FTSE as Lord Wolfson says it’s been a ‘long time’ since such a positive outlook March 21, 2024 Next topped the FTSE 100 on Thursday, as it once again beat market expectations and trumped rivals amid a challenging period for UK retailers.
Bank of England holds interest rates again but Bailey says ‘things are moving in the right direction’ March 21, 2024 The Bank of England voted to leave interest rates on hold for the fifth consecutive meeting.
Fed holds interest rates – but warns on inflation – ahead of Bank of England decision March 21, 2024 The Fed's decision comes as markets grow increasingly nervy about the persistence of inflation after two consecutive overshoots.