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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.25% but hints at cuts to come

Governor says rates still on downward path but hard to predict timing of reductions in ‘highly unpredictable’ world

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of Fed decision following broadly expected CPI data

The oil price fluctuated, with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its sixth day.

Evening Standard

Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Voices: Who’s to blame for food price hikes – supermarkets or Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: The retail giants point the finger at the chancellor’s business tax rises as food inflation jumps to 4.4 per cent – so, asks James Moore, are they right, and will mortgages and petrol pump prices be next?

The Independent UK

UK transport secretary calls HS2 an ‘appalling mess’ as she confirms delay - as it happened

Heidi Alexander vows to ‘sort out’ HS2 project which is delayed beyond 2033; UK inflation dips to 3.4%

The Guardian - UK

Stocks up on hopes of thaw to Middle East tension

The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.59 points, 0.3%, at 8,875.22, just shy of its record closing peak of 8,884.92 posted last Thursday.

Evening Standard

UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Will interest rates go down today? Bank of England’s key factors and 2026 predictions

The Monetary Policy Committee cut rates four times last year but 2026 is far more uncertain

The Independent UK

Reeves will hope weaker wage growth enables more interest rate cuts

Bank of England governor has said he sees pay as crucial in determining pace of rate reductions

The Guardian - UK

Voices: The ONS scandal that has made your bills higher than they should be

COMMENT : Two mistakes made by Britain’s national number cruncher, the ONS, affect us all, writes James Moore – from our mobile phone bills to how much we pay for mortgages and other loans

The Independent UK

Is Marathon Petroleum Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Marathon Petroleum has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

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

The Guardian - UK

Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses?

Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power

The Guardian - UK

Inflation rises to 3.5% after ‘perfect storm’ of price increases

Fuel and clothing fell in price – but not enough to compensate for rises in bills elsewhere

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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

Barchart

What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Marathon Petroleum Stock?

Marathon Petroleum has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England should promise lower interest rates – and see off Nigel Farage

Rate-setters would fuel growth by clarifying policy and bringing rates low enough to encourage investment

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rate cut may not be enough to improve voters’ dim view of the government

Bank’s move appears to go against the theory that rate cuts will lead to rising inflation and higher wage demands

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Evening Standard

Tariffs not causing ‘dramatic’ shift in UK economy, Bank chief economist says

Huw Pill’s remarks come a day after the Bank cut interest rates to 4.25% and lowered its outlook for UK economic growth next year.

Evening Standard

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

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

The Guardian - UK

Mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertain

Split in Bank of England votes muddies waters as to direction of monetary policy in coming months

Euronews

Bank of England cuts main interest rate as US tariffs threaten growth

The 25 basis point cut to 4.25% was widely expected by economists.

The National (Scotland)

Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since May 2023

THE Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25 per cent after a slowdown in inflation, as the central bank’s chief welcomed an expected…

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut

Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war fallout

The Independent UK

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the face of US tariffs threat

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

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