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The Bank of England is still in easing mode, but only just

There is little doubt that a lack of clear progress in reducing inflation has spooked the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. Rather than a clear vote to reduce rates to 4 per cent in August, ...
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In Pictures: The Demolition, And Resurrection, Of The Bank Of England

Both the tumbling of the old Bank of England, and the raising of its 1920s/30 successor, is documented in Building the Bank - ...

UK inflation heat puts Bank of England back in the spotlight

British inflation looks set to hit 4% next month, double the Bank of England's target and a level likely to add to ...

It’s a new era of central-bank dissent with a whiff of stagflation in the air

It’s an era of unprecedented central bank dissension — and agreement is hard to find when the goals are in conflict.

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Financial markets predict that the Bank of England will reduce interest rates to 4% from 4.25% in its fifth cut since last August, taking it to the lowest since March 2023. A lower base rate can ...

Gilt Yields Hit Highest in Nearly Three Months Ahead of CPI

Gilt yields rose to their highest in almost three months ahead of UK inflation data that could cement the case against the ...
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Inflation uptick to test Bank’s resolve + Hays update

Inflation is likely to show another uptick, giving Bank of England policymakers more to consider ahead of their next meeting.