Bank of England interest rate fears

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.
Slowing Inflation Strengthens Calls For Bank Of England Rate Cuts
The unexpected softening of UK consumer price inflation at the end of 2024 added expectations for more interest rate reductions by
Mortgage Brokers Made Rate Hikes More Painful, Says Bank of England
British homeowners were left particularly exposed to rising interest rates after mortgage brokers convinced them to sign shorter-term deals, according to research by the Bank of England.
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Relief in the City: the new inflation rate means the BoE could cut rates as soon as next month
The City was braced for a 3 per cent inflation rise so 2.5 per cent comes as something of a relief. And with cuts floated for the next few months, might Chancellor Rachel Reeves finally be in for a lucky run,
U.K. Inflation Eases in Boost to Rate-Cut Chances
Inflation cooled to 2.5% at the end of the year, making it more likely that the Bank of England will continue to lower its key interest rate.
Bank of England interest rate fears as new inflation forecasts issued
Inflation is set to rise to 3 percent in the spring, meaning the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in the near future, according to economists
UK inflation falls as millions set to be hit with hefty bill hikes plus what it means for your money
THE UK’s rate of inflation has slowed in a boost for the government – we reveal what it means for your money. The Office for ...
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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 ...
Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.
Firms to pass on tax hikes through lower wages in long run, Bank executive says
Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting ...
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Projected UK Interest Rates in 5 Years: Surprising Slowing Inflation May Divert BoE Path
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged in its December meeting. However, three monetary policy committee members ...
Mortgage rates to rise as borrowing costs reach highest level in 27 years
Rates had been expected to fall in 2025 due to expectations that the Bank of England will cut the base rate three or four ...
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Bank of England Rate Cut Hopes Dashed As Business Look to Hike Prices
For businesses to continue operating, they must increase their prices or let people go. This creates a conundrum for the Bank of England: the response to price acceleration would be to keep ...