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Bank of England chief says UK facing ‘weak growth environment’

Andrew Bailey said the world was experiencing a period of ‘heightened uncertainty’ which could have an impact on global growth.

Evening Standard

NS&I announces changes to Premium Bond prizes

It comes as the choice of cash savings products has reached the highest on its records going back to 2007

The Independent UK

Fewer big money Premium Bonds prizes available from April draw

The total value of the prize pot will reduce from April, but the odds of winning will remain the same, at 22,000 to one.

Evening Standard

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Rachel Reeves ‘wrongly claimed to have work published in leading economics journal’

Pressure growing on chancellor following allegations she exaggerated Bank of England experience on her CV

The Independent UK

Wage growth accelerates in blow to interest rate cut hopes

But the jobs market continued to soften with nearly 50,000 more people looking for work and the unemployment rate rising by 0.1% to 4.4%.

Evening Standard

More sub-4% mortgage rates available from Thursday

The new deals were a positive sign that competition in the market was heating up, experts said.

Evening Standard

UK Economy Picks Up Ahead Of US Tariff Risks

Gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent in the October-December period after zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.

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Bank of England rate setter calls for caution amid rising inflation

Megan Greene said it is unlikely inflation persistence will ‘fade on its own accord’, and said policymakers should be cautious with rate cuts.

The Independent UK

Bank of England policymaker says job losses will ‘restrain’ inflation rise

Catherine Mann said more job cuts and a slowdown in hiring partly driven by higher company taxes will slow price rises across the economy.

Evening Standard

Bank of England’s Mann backed rate cut as she sees inflation ‘hump’ easing

Downturn in jobs market will mean workers will be unlikely to be able to bid up their wages, says policymaker

The Guardian - UK

Why inflation and Trump tariffs mean interest rate cuts are a drop in the ocean for UK small businesses

ANALYSIS : The interest rate cut is a step in the right direction, but small businesses are facing so many pressures that they will struggle to notice the benefit, experts tell Karl Matchett

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on interest rates: the Bank of England on its own won’t revive growth

Editorial: Base rate cuts may ease borrowing costs but without stronger public spending and targeted tax relief, economic stagnation will persist

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England chief economist downplays fears over inflation surge

Huw Pill called an expected rise in inflation this summer an ‘upward blip’ and said it would probably not affect everyday prices longer term.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer Leads Cabinet Meeting Amid Bank of England’s Grim Economic Forecast

Keir Starmer is holding an extensive cabinet meeting with senior ministers following the Bank of England's sharp revision of the UK's growth forecast.

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BBC Breakfast Fans Outraged as Charlie Stayt Grills Ed Miliband – Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing

Ed Miliband faced criticism from BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt as he appeared on the program to discuss the Bank of England's latest forecast.

The Guardian - UK

US job creation slowed in January; UK can’t say ‘job done’ fighting inflation, say’s BoE’s Pill – as it happened

US economy added 143,000 new jobs last month, fewer than expected

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: The Bank of England interest rate cut suggests there are more gloomy times ahead

In today’s newsletter: The Bank also downgraded its growth forecast for the UK, piling pressure on Labour to turn its rousing rhetoric on economic expansion into reality

Barchart

Dollar Slightly Higher as T-Note Yields Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.07%. The dollar on Thursday rose modestly after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Also, higher T-note yields on Thursday were favorable for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee supported the dollar when he said fiscal...

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Evening Standard

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

Barchart

Dollar Firms on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.29%. The dollar today is higher on some mild short covering after two days of losses. The dollar also garnered some support after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Higher T-note yields today are favorable for the dollar. Limiting gains...

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Stocks Find Support From Strong Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up by +0.21%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

The Independent UK

Gloomy growth forecast adds to Rachel Reeves’ woes

The Bank of England cut interest rates but halved its growth forecast.

The Independent UK

Loyalty to account providers does not pay, savers warned following base rate cut

The Bank of England base rate cut has sparked calls for savers to shop around.

Evening Standard

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%

A London homeowner with a £300,000 tracker mortgage will see monthly repayments fall around £43 from £1,710 to £1,667.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves hit by gloomy UK growth forecast despite interest rate cut to 4.5%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent but downgraded forecasts on growth

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