The Latest Breaking News on Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

Jeremy Hunt announced that fuel and pint duty would be frozen alongside a major childcare announcement.

Chancellor pledges cash for businesses and parents, and says UK will avoid recession this year

The Fed now faces a quandary: It must fight inflation while making sure that the remedy of rising rates doesn’t further undermine financial stability.

With soaring mortgage rates expected to strain household budgets, there are calls – including from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – for the Commerce Commission to investigate bank profits.

Employment increased in January as younger employees returned to workplace, says ONS

City Voices: Ramping up interest rates so quickly was bound to create mayhem

The Bank of England appears to be as confused as everybody when it comes to the outlook for interest rates. At the beginning of the month, a speech by the Bank’s Governor Andrew Bailey triggered hugely conflicting headlines. They ranged from “Bailey downplays talk of sharp rise in interest rates”…

Wednesday’s announcement will not change big picture for UK economy

For anyone trying to understand where interest rates and inflation are heading, it has been a strenuous few days. Jay Powell, chairman of US central bank the Federal Reserve, warned senators he may have to do more to fight inflation than expected, indicating the prospect of interest rates rising more…

January GDP growth of 0.3% bigger than expected, driven by education, health and recreation sectors

UK economy has proved ‘more resilient than many expected’ says chancellor Jeremy Hunt, while problems at Silicon Valley Bank knock FTSE 100 down 2%