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Bank of England Contemplates Earlier Interest Rate Cut Amidst Forecasts of Decreasing Inflation

Three prominent forecasters, including Oxford Economics consultancy, Investec, and Deutsche Bank, have revised their outlook for inflation in 2024.

International Business Times UK

City on watch for Bank of England rate cut after latest lacklustre growth data

UK heads away from recession as economy grows in November but weak expansion adds to pressure on the BOE for action

Evening Standard

Bank of England Fines Former Wyelands Bank CEO

The Bank of England has imposed a fine on the former CEO of Wyelands Bank, highlighting regulatory action against misconduct in the financial industry.

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Bank of England may cut interest rate sooner after surprise inflation forecast

Forecasters at three leading institutions suggest inflation rate will halve to 2% by April

The Guardian - UK

Watch live: Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey speaks to lawmakers about financial stability

Watch live as the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, and other members of the BoE’s Financial Policy Committee answer questions from the House of Commons’ Treasury Committee on 10 January.

The Independent UK

How Barclays, Santander and HSBC cutting mortgage rates will impact you

Banks are cutting mortgage rates on products as competition amongst lenders intensifies - but what does it mean for first-time buyers and people remortgaging

The Independent UK

Will Central Banks Cut Interest Rates This Year?

Market expectations have increased for global central banks to ease their aggressive monetary tightening campaigns and begin cutting interest rates this year. With inflation pressures expected to continue receding, the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank (ECB), and Bank of England (BOE) are expected to lead the push to lower interest...

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Consumer confidence is rising amid gloomy economic news – here's what that means and why it matters

People’s confidence in the UK’s economic outlook improved towards the end of 2023, despite continuing to battle a cost-of-living crisis. Although it has strengthened over the year to December, “consumer sentiment” as this confidence is called, is still in negative territory.

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Interest rate cuts will soften mortgage blow by £11bn – but Brits still face £19bn rise

Goldman Sachs says faster-than-expected fall in borrowing costs will ease the pain for millions

The Independent UK

US economy adds more jobs than expected; eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% – as it happened

US unemployment rate remains at 3.7% against expectations of an uptick; however jobs increases in November and October are revised lower

The Guardian - UK

Global finances: what does 2024 hold in store for major economies and markets?

From a potential roaring 20s in the markets to recession fears in the UK, here’s our look ahead to the year in finance

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey to be grilled on interest rate hikes' threat to UK financial stability

He and other members of the bank’s Financial Policy Committee will face questions from the Commons Treasury Committee

Evening Standard

Consumer credit borrowing increases at fastest annual rate in five years

The annual growth rate for consumer credit was 8.6% in November, the highest rate since September 2018, according to the Bank of England.

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates are falling but borrowers are still feeling the squeeze – a finance expert explains how to cut your repayments

Around 5 million households have seen their mortgage interest rate change since the Bank of England base rate started to rise in late 2021. Over the course of the 2023 alone, the base rate increased from 3.5% to 5.25%, surpassing economists’ expectations and pushing mortgage rates to the highest levels…

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The Independent UK

Halifax cuts mortgage rates in new hope for home buyers

Britain’s biggest lender kickstarts 2024 by slashing rates by nearly 1 per cent

The Independent UK

Is James Cleverly the most gaffe-prone cabinet minister in history?

Home secretary James Cleverly joked about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug

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Goldman Sachs Hastens BoE Rate Cut to May

Goldman Sachs shakes things up by predicting Bank of England rate cut in May. Brace yourselves, Britain! The financial world just got interesting.

International Business Times

UK Inflation Hits Lowest Level In More Than Two Years

British inflation has slowed sharply to the lowest level in more than two years on falling petrol prices, official data showed Wednesday, easing a cost-of-living crisis after aggressive interest-rate hikes.

Evening Standard

Rate of inflation in big fall to 3.9%

Bigger than expected fall will raise hopes of early interest rate cuts but the Bank of England remains cautious

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