Feb. Bank of England rate cut a 'sure bet'

Bank of England interest rate cuts and how you may be affected amid inflation change
Latest figures show that UK inflation dropped last month, potentially affecting the Bank of England's interest rate decision next month. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate fell from 2.6 per cent in November to 2.
Bank of England should cut interest rates pre-emptively, says commitee member
Alan Taylor, the most recently appointed member of the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said the UK is 'in the last half mile on inflation' and called for a pre-emptive cut
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.
Bank of England interest rates forecast could mean huge boost for millions
The fall in the headline rate of inflation from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent was unexpected and positive news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
How retail misery is piling pressure on Bank of England for rate cuts
Tumbling retail sales are set to pile more pressure on Andrew Bailey and his colleagues at the Bank of England to cut interest rates further and faster...
Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025 after data shocks
The disappointing retail data adds to the dim economic picture in the U.K. and to the challenges facing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
February Bank of England rate cut a 'sure bet' as growth stumbles and inflation falls
The Bank of England looks set to resume cutting interest rates next month after official data revealed weaker inflation and anaemic economic growth.
UK inflation in surprise dip in December, raising hopes over bond market fears
The rise in the interest rate investors are charging the UK government to borrow money over 10 years hit a 16-year high in ...
Warnings of 3% inflation throw Bank of England calculations in the air
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) uses interest rates to put a brake on the nation's spending.
UK inflation unexpectedly eases in December, which could reduce bond markets pressure
Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut ...
Why Bank of England is right to focus on cashflow squeeze: Greg Wright
Wisdom acquired around the kitchen table of a Yorkshire mining household helped to shape Professor Alan Taylor’s view of ...
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Inflation rate dipped to 2.5% in December
However, it means the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) - the main measure of inflation - remains stubbornly above the Bank of England’s target of 2%. The Office for National Statistics (ONS ...
The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet
Analysis: Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of England may lower interest rates, saving borrowers vast sums on ...
Why a small drop in inflation matters to you
Core inflation, which strips out the direct impact of volatile energy and food prices is now at a four-year low, having ...
Sterling hits 5-month low versus euro on rates outlook
The pound hit a fresh five-month low versus the euro on Monday, even as it rose against a weakening dollar, as recent ...