London house prices: Best time to buy since 2016, experts say, but it won’t last January 29, 2024 House prices in London are more affordable but the capital has been warned not to “get carried away” amid a frenzy of mortgage rates cuts.
Bank of England to leave interest rates on hold as UK economy teeters on brink of recession January 29, 2024 The Bank of England will likely leave interest rates on hold for the fourth time in a row when it meets on Thursday this week, economists have said, as the UK economy teeters on the brink of recession.
Here’s a wacky thought for both major parties: End the parade of prohibitions January 29, 2024 Labour and the Tories have decided that electoral success lies in more rules, heavier burdens and tighter strictures. But what if they’re wrong, asks Eliot Wilson Whether the impending general election results in a large or a small Labour victory, or even some other outcome altogether, almost everyone can agree glumly that it will not [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 29, 2024 Asia markets soar, oil prices rally amidst Middle East tensions; three U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan. Investors eye U.S. Fed, BOE policy decisions and 'FAAMG' earnings.
Manchester United targeting FA Cup after surviving scare at Newport County January 28, 2024 United avoided becoming the latest victims on a weekend of sporting upsets.
Central banks to take centre stage in busy week for markets January 28, 2024 Central banks will be back in focus this week with investors awaiting rate decisions from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Mortgage rates war: As sub-four deals appear on the market, how low will they go? January 27, 2024 Britain's mortgage price war has shown signs of slowing as macroeconomic uncertainty casts doubt on the outlook for interest rate cuts and a wider rebound.
London rents at record high as market hits ‘affordability ceiling’ January 26, 2024 The average price of rent in London has hit a record high of £2,631 per month, and is forecast to grow by three per cent more this year, a new report has found, but the market may hit an “affordability ceiling”. A study by property portal Rightmove said that this is just four pounds higher [...]
Six graphs that explain the UK economy ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision January 25, 2024 Markets are convinced that a rate cut is coming, likely in the first half of this year. So far, the Bank has not been persuaded.
Digital pound: Ensuring privacy a ‘core design feature’ of Britcoin, Bank of England says January 25, 2024 CBDC is a digital form of cash which will be created by the Bank of England, unlike existing digital payments which are created through the private sector.