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Stock Index Futures Gain as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision, Middle East in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…

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UK Inflation Dips Less Than Expected In May

British inflation eased less than expected in May after surging in April, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England will hold interest rates steady this week.

International Business Times

UK inflation rate holds as air fares and fuel prices decrease – but risk remains

At 3.4 per cent inflation remains far above the Bank of England’s target

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UK inflation eases slightly to 3.4% as food price rises offset transport cost falls

Annual rate slows in May from 3.5% in April despite record increase in chocolate prices

The Guardian - UK

BOE outs 8K 120 Hz monitor and it's not quite as irrelevant for gaming as you think

It's all about integer scaling, peeps...

PC Gamer

Savings product choice ‘at record levels but some rates at a two-year low’

Moneyfacts’ savings figures were released ahead of the next Bank of England base rate decision this week.

Evening Standard

Canada is independent and sovereign, says Starmer ahead of visit

The Prime Minister is on his way to Canada for talks with his counterpart, Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England.

Evening Standard

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Will interest rates go down today? The key factors for the Bank of England and 2025 predictions

Experts anticipate no change with the rate currently at 4 per cent

The Independent UK

UK economy contracts sharply in April: Will the BoE respond?

UK GDP shrank 0.3% in April, the sharpest drop since October 2023, led by declines in services and manufacturing. Labour market data weakened, fuelling speculation of a Bank of England rate cut in August as recession fears grow.

Euronews

Britons ‘hoarding cash amid economic uncertainty and fear of outages’

Households seeking safety net in time of global volatility, according to Bank of England’s chief cashier

The Guardian - UK

Farage is like a tribune for the working class, says former Bank of England economist

Exclusive: Andy Haldane says Labour ‘sloganeering’ will not empower regions where Reform is making headway

The Guardian - UK

UK house price growth slows as home sales plummet in May

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April

Evening Standard

Average UK house price slumps by £1,150 month-on-month – Halifax

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April.

The Independent UK

Ombudsman proposes changes to interest levels applied to compensation

The ombudsman can currently direct businesses to pay 8% interest on top of the compensation for the period their customer was out of pocket.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates more uncertain due to Trump policies, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey tells MPs pattern of trade deals and lower tariffs ‘blown up’ with serious impacts for global economy

LiveScience

Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history

Take a look at five of the biggest treasures that pirates have ever plundered.

The Guardian - UK

Inflation data shouldn’t deter us from rate cuts, says Bank policymaker

Alan Taylor voted for a 0.5-point cut last month and feels recent economic figures are led by one-off factors

Evening Standard

Bank of England rate-setter Alan Taylor ‘pretty concerned’ by economic outlook

It came as the Monetary Policy Committee member indicated he hopes for a path to ‘lower’ interest rates.

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The Independent UK

How rising inflation impacts your mortgage and savings

Inflation has come down in 2025 — but the latest figures are still well above the 2 per cent target and rising

International Business Times

UK Inflation Hits 15-month High As Utility Bills Soar

Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply, official data showed on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation jumps to 3.5% in April on higher energy, water, road tax and air fare prices – as it happened

‘Awful April’ inflation surge casts doubt on summer rate cut as water bills rise most since 1988; chancellor ‘disappointed’ by cost of living pressures as she heads to G7 summit

The Guardian - UK

Pace of UK interest rate cuts is too rapid, Bank of England chief economist says

Huw Pill says rate cuts could fuel inflation resurgence and urges colleagues to be cautious before making further cuts

The Independent UK

Interest rates falling ‘too fast’ sparking inflation worry, Bank of England’s chief economist warns

Huw Pill said cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate have been ‘too rapid’

The Independent UK

Warning to sellers as house asking prices hit record high

‘Overpricing – unless your property is truly exceptional – is a fast track to stagnation’

Evening Standard

Average price tag on a home reaches new record of nearly £380,000 – Rightmove

It marks the second month in a row that the average asking price has reached a record high in Rightmove’s index.

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