Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction
The BoE's predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The bank now predicts that the British economy will only grow by 0.75% this year,
Bank of England cuts rates to 4.5%, signals monetary easing amid UK economic slowdown
The Bank of England made its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday, resuming monetary easing amid ongoing concerns over sluggish growth in the British economy. The widely expected move saw the central bank lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
The Bank says the UK economy will grow by 0.75% in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 1.5%, while inflation is expected to rise.
Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time in six months later Thursday even though inflation remains above its target.
Bank of England cuts rates and growth outlook, sees inflation 'bump'
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter-point and some policymakers wanted a bigger move to offset a slowdown, but the BoE said it would be careful about further moves in the face of an expected inflation spike and global economic uncertainty.
Bank Of England Cuts Rate By 25 Bps, Sees Modest Growth In Q1
The Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by a quarter-point as widely expected on Thursday but two policymakers sought a
Bank of England halves UK growth projection and cuts main interest rate to 4.50%
The Bank of England halved its growth projection for the British economy this year as it cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months
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Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?
The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.
Savers warned over next steps as 'window may be closing' after Bank of England decision
Paul Noble, CEO of Chetwood Bank, warned: “Savers should take this as a reminder that the window for securing the best rates ...
Bank Of England: Easy Decision Made But Trickier Ones Ahead
Greater challenges await in future meetings when the BoE will be balancing the need to support an ailing economy without ...
How low will UK interest rates go?
Bond markets in the UK may be more sensitive to fiscal credibility following the turbulence after the 2022 Liz Truss budget. But fiscal sustainability in the UK does not significantly differ from some ...
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Is Monetary Policy the Force Behind Shifting Exchange Rates?
Central banks wield immense power over exchange rates, shaping the financial pulse of nations. Through strategic monetary ...
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UK interest rates cut to 4.5% from 4.75%, their lowest for more than 18 months
BoE has cut rates from 4.75% to 4.5%. The decision, taken by the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), comes as the UK economy faces sluggish growth and rising concerns over global trade policies.