Forecasts by the Bank of England and the OBR are drifting apart. Is it a problem? April 9, 2024 Economic forecasts by the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility are drifting further apart. Chris Dorrell explains why this could be a problem
IMF warns central banks should be wary of leaving interest rates on hold for too long April 8, 2024 In a chapter from its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF noted that different economies have experienced different effects from higher interest rates.
Aviva and the UK Infrastructure Bank unveil £100m plan to help power London red buses’ electric shift April 8, 2024 A group of investors have will pump in £100m to electrify hundreds of UK buses as the sector looks to shift away from diesel.
UK economy: Business output at highest level since May 2022 as recovery continues April 8, 2024 Economic output climbed to its highest level since May 2022 in March, according to the BDO Business Trends report.
Bank of England should ‘loosen its grip on growth’ as labour market slack grows April 8, 2024 Starting salary inflation for permanent roles increased at its weakest rate in over three years, according to KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC) report on jobs.
Ignoring market expectations on rate cuts would be Bailey’s final straw April 8, 2024 It may, perhaps, seem odd that the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates should be effectively made by the market. But that is the case over the coming ten weeks, through the May and June rate decision. To fail to meet market expectations would, now, represent the final nail in the credibility of Andrew [...]
Are house prices going to fall? Is this the end of buy-to-let? What’s going on in the housing market? April 7, 2024 The UK property market confounded expectations last year, only falling by two per cent. With rate cults looking likely, will it rally again?
Should you buy NS&I’s British Savings Bonds or Premium Bonds? April 6, 2024 As the government launches its much-touted British Savings Bonds, City A.M. asks whether the product is worth investing in over Premium Bonds.
Why lower interest rates might not offer much support to the UK economy April 6, 2024 Although the UK fell into a recession in the second half of last year, most economists are confident that growth will return this year.
The week that was: EVs out of juice, star investors struggle and rate expectations April 6, 2024 Rate expectations, EV sales stalling and one investor losing out on his fairy-tale ending: we review another busy week in business.