The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Market analyst Darin Newsom believes current market fluctuations are driven by news headlines and manipulation, similar to 2017-2020, and that while some technical indicators may still be relevant, the market's reaction to news, including potential tariff increases and weather concerns, creates uncertainty and volatility across various sectors, impacting investor behavior…

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

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

The base rate is down 25 basis points and some lenders have already priced in the cut

Decision will lead to lower borrowing costs for those on trackers – but fixed-rate deals will stay the same

The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75 per cent, the lowest level in three years

Latest quarter-point reduction comes with warning households face inflation of 3.7% by autumn

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to 4.50% despite inflation concerns, driven by economic challenges and global trends.

While pressures remain, the challenges of higher interest rates and cost-of-living increases have started to ease, UK Finance said.