London ‘clearly in depths of a rent crisis’ as 77 per cent of properties see price rise November 3, 2023 The ONS said prices had risen by 10 per cent or more for around one in five properties across England and Wales, but London was by far the worst hit.
FTSE 100 close: London dips after disappointing US jobs data while 250 continues strong run November 3, 2023 FTSE 250, which is an index more aligned with the UK domestic market, was one cent up following the open, sitting handsomely at 17,945.48.
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.
Big Four banks bag extra £6.5bn from past interest rate hikes amid profiteering concerns November 2, 2023 The UK’s four biggest banks have collectively made an extra £6.5bn this year off the back of past interest rate hikes, says new analysis.
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 [...]
FTSE 100 close: London rallies after Bank of England holds interest rates November 2, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 1 per cent to 7,418.89 while the midcap FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the health of the domestic economy, rose 1.6 per cent to 17,465.50.
Moving markets today: Fed holds, Tokyo stimulus, and all eyes on Apple November 2, 2023 What’s moving markets today? Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday, led by a 1.6% gain in Nasdaq. This followed the decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50%. The Bank of England is also set to keep its interest rates on hold at a 15-year high of 5.25% on Thursday. [...]
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.
Oil prices rise ahead of US interest rate decision November 1, 2023 Oil prices climbed more than one per cent today as investors await the latest interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.