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Bank of England halves growth forecast and cuts rates to 4.5%
Revised economic estimates come as blow to Labour and stoke stagflation fearsFinancial Times - 1h -
Bank of England's Bailey says UK can't avoid U.S. tariff impact — even if it's not in the direct firing line
If tariffs are announced, their effect on the global economy and inflation would need to be looked at, he told CNBC's Steve Sedgwick.CNBC - 1h -
Head of UK financial ombudsman quits unexpectedly
Departure of Abby Thomas comes during review of customer redress system in financial services sectorFinancial Times - 2h -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 3h -
Bank of England signals further easing after rate cut, slashes growth outlook
The Bank of England made its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday amid ongoing concerns over sluggish growth in the British economy.CNBC - 4h -
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and halves UK growth forecast
Latest quarter-point reduction comes with warning households face inflation of 3.7% by autumn. Unambiguously bleak forecasts pave way for spending cuts What does the rate cut mean for ...The Guardian - 6h -
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 targetABC News - 11h -
Pound-for-pound rankings: Benavidez makes top 10 debut
David Benavidez's victory over David Morrell Jr. earned him a place among the best. Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.ESPN - 1d -
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England has announced an interest rate cut to 4.5%. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on what that means.CBS News - 4h -
Unexpectedly dovish Bank of England decision sends pound and yields lower
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter-point, its third reduction since August.MarketWatch - 4h -
Bank of England expects to cut borrowing costs further after rate cut today – business live
UK central bank cuts interest rates, and warns growth will be half as fast as expected this year, sending pound sliding. Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% but halves UK growth ...The Guardian - 5h -
Bank of England to resume rate cuts with outlook complicated by tax hikes and Trump tariffs
Traders have ramped up their bets on the total number of BOE rate cuts in 2025 since January, as Europe diverges from the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: David Benavidez picks up impressive win as he continues to hunt for big names
The 'Mexican Monster' is a real threat to the light heavyweight titles after moving up two fights agoCBS Sports - 1d -
Bank of England expected to cut rates again as UK economy stagnates
Quarter-point reduction forecast even as short-term inflation pressures are set to increaseFinancial Times - 3d -
Chevron logs its first refining loss in four years, sending stock lower
Chevron touted “record production” as well as stock buybacks and announced an increase in its quarterly dividend.MarketWatch - 6d -
Eurozone economy unexpectedly flatlines in fourth quarter
GDP figure published before European Central Bank cut its benchmark rate to lowest level since early 2023Financial Times - Jan. 30 -
Central bank decisions — as they happened: Powell says no rush to adjust Fed policy stance; Canada cuts rates for sixth consecutive meeting
US central bank holds rates steady as it resists Donald Trump’s calls to cut borrowing costsFinancial Times - Jan. 30 -
Bank of England warns of risks in relaxing mortgage limits
Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessionsFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Remember the U.K. debt crisis under Liz Truss? Bank of England now has a formal process to handle it.
The Bank of England on Tuesday announced a new emergency measure to deal with debt-market instability like that seen during Liz Truss’s brief tenure as prime minister in 2022.MarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
UK Budget fallout adds to Bank of England dilemma on interest rates
Employers are cutting jobs and raising prices to offset tax increases, with wages still growing too fast for policymakers’ comfortFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
2-year Treasury yield ends lower after Trump’s ‘demand’ for lower interest rates
The 2-year Treasury note rallied modestly on Thursday, sending its yield lower for the first time in four sessions, after President Donald Trump displayed a willingness to pressure Federal Reserve ...MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Turkey's central bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 45%
Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 45%ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Pound for pound: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... but what's different?
The lightweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 311 solidifies his top spot in ESPN's top 10.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation
Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Bank of England proposes ‘concierge’ service to welcome foreign firms
Prudential Regulation Authority has been studying rule changes that could boost growthFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Bank of England delays new capital rules ahead of Trump presidency
Officials push back implementation of new Basel regime until 2027 as they await clarity on US approachFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December
Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
How much has the pound been trashed?
Our sideways charts get a second outing シFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
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.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Capital One cheated customers out of $2 billion by keeping deposits in lower-yield accounts, CFPB says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Capital One, which it says kept customers in the dark about higher-yielding savings accounts.MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further
U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Treasury yields finish lower after mild producer-price reading for December
Two- and 10-year Treasury yields declined by the most of any 2025 trading session on Tuesday, after a tamer-than-expected reading from the December producer-price index.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel
A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking
A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Slot and Van Dijk criticise decision not to send off Bergvall before Spurs winner
Liverpool captain: ‘Ref made a mistake … I told him that’ Postecoglou bemoans VAR announcements by referee Arne Slot bemoaned Liverpool’s ill fortune as they slipped to a last-gasp 1-0 defeat ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher
Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figuresFinancial Times - Jan. 7