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

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.
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.
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 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
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 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.
Slash rates six times in 2025 to avoid recession, says Bank of England official after drop in inflation
Inflation worries eased on both sides of the Atlantic, boosting markets and providing respite to beleaguered Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured).
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.
UK inflation unexpectedly drops in December, easing pressure in bond markets
Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut ...
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.
U.K. Inflation Eases Unexpectedly, Boosting Chances of BOE Rate Cut
Inflation cooled slightly to 2.5% in December, adding to the likelihood the Bank of England will move to cut interest rates ...
Bank of Canada promises better communication around quantitative easing, if used again
In a report following its review of actions taken in response to the pandemic, the Bank of Canada committed to using an exit ...
Money blog: Major boost for mortgage holders as more interest rate cuts forecast in 2025
The FTSE 100 has closed at a record high as investors respond to a weak pound. Market expectations for interest rate cuts in ...
Bank of England’s Taylor Sees Need for ‘Pre-Emptive’ Cuts to Lessen Recession Risk
Newest policy-committee member recommends taking out ‘a little insurance’ amid signs of weakening demand in a fragile economy ...
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IMF projects UK to have third-strongest G7 growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has forecast Britain to have the fastest growth among major European economies in the ...