Hawkish Bank officials warn hot labour market means ‘higher rates for longer’ November 28, 2023 Markets think that the Bank will start to unwind its historic run of interest rate rises next summer.
How to fix the Bank of England: Economists have their say November 28, 2023 A stinging report has left the Bank of England in the spotlight - again. We asked the best and brightest how to turn the Old Lady around.
London’s mega wealthy turn to renting amid high interest rates November 24, 2023 London’s ultra wealthy are opting to rent instead of snapping up homes as high interest rates and a tough buyer market have dampened interest.
OBR downgrades UK growth prospects as higher interest rates bite November 22, 2023 The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has downgraded its growth forecasts for the UK economy over the next couple of years as higher interest rates bite.
Banks profiting from rate rises boost luxury concierge firm Ten Lifestyle November 22, 2023 UK banks profiting from soaring interest rates has helped boost earnings at luxury concierge platform Ten Lifestyle to record levels, the firm said today. The firm, which counts Coutts and St James’s Place as clients, works with a host of corporate customers to help organise everything from hotel upgrades to reserving tables at top restaurants. [...]
Markets ‘underestimating’ the risks on inflation, Bank of England warns November 21, 2023 Four members of the Bank's MPC agreed that there were clear risks that inflation could remain elevated despite the sharp fall in October.
Savings rates fall for first time in more than two years as banks slash deals November 21, 2023 Fixed savings rates have fallen across the board for the first time in more than two years, according to new data, as inflation cools and the Bank of England hold interest rates.
Bailey: ‘Far too early’ to talk about cutting interest rates despite ‘welcome news’ on inflation November 21, 2023 Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, stressed that it is still "far too early" to consider interest rate cuts despite the recent "welcome news" on inflation.
Bank of England rate cuts should be underway by August, economists predict November 20, 2023 Some 79 per cent of the 19 experts surveyed believe that the central bank will have started cutting or begin to cut interest rates by August next year.
Bank of England’s Greene says she’s ‘not thinking’ about rate cuts despite ‘good news’ on inflation November 16, 2023 A rate-setter at the Bank of England has said that she is "not thinking" about cutting rates despite a sharp fall in inflation yesterday.
