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

Unexpected fall in inflation boosts hope for Bank of England interest rate cut - but experts warn 'any drop is temporary'
UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5 per cent in December, sparking increased expectations of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England next month. The surprise decline from November's 2.6 per cent marked the first drop in inflation for three months.
Bank of England to cut interest rates four times this year - Reuters poll
The Bank of England will cut interest rates four times this year to support a flat-lining economy, economists polled by Reuters said, but they added that risks to inflation are to the upside, suggesting policymakers may end up doing less.
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.
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
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...
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.
Bank of England's Taylor says it's time to cut interest rates
The Bank of England should move quickly to bring down interest rates given signs of a slowdown in Britain's economy, Alan Taylor, the BoE's most recently appointed interest rate setter, said on Wednesday.
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 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.
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 ...
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What is inflation? Rate unexpectedly drops to 2.5% in December
The Bank of England uses CPI inflation as a key indicator in its monetary policy decisions, aiming to keep inflation close to a target set by the Government, typically around 2 per cent per ...
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Falls, Core Price Measures Slow by More
LONDON (Reuters) - British inflation unexpectedly slowed last month and core measures of price growth - tracked by the Bank ...
Bank of Japan Is Set to Raise Interest Rates, Trump Permitting
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a ...
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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 ...
As the U.S. dollar soars, here are Europe's biggest winners and losers
As the greenback moved upward, European currencies found themselves at multi-year lows. The euro fell 0.4% to $1.0199 by ...
CNBC Daily Open: Apple's fall overshadows positive bank earnings
The drop in Apple shares Thursday broke a three-day winning streak for the S&P, despite big banks posting upbeat earnings.