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Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Stagnant Economy
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50% on Thursday, despite inflation being at 2.5%, due to a stagnating economy and declining employment; the decision is based on forecasts predicting inflation will trend toward the 2% target.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Stagnant Economy
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50% on Thursday, despite inflation being at 2.5%, due to a stagnating economy and declining employment; the decision is based on forecasts predicting inflation will trend toward the 2% target.
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32% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rate Amid Weakening Economy
The Bank of England will likely cut its key interest rate to 4.5 percent on Thursday to counter slowing economic growth and rising wages, despite inflation being in line with projections; however, this action risks reigniting inflation.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rate Amid Weakening Economy
The Bank of England will likely cut its key interest rate to 4.5 percent on Thursday to counter slowing economic growth and rising wages, despite inflation being in line with projections; however, this action risks reigniting inflation.
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44% Bias Score
U.K. Pension Funds Weather Borrowing Cost Spike, Unlike 2022 Crisis
Higher U.K. borrowing costs this year, unlike the 2022 mini-budget crisis, have benefited pension funds due to higher funding ratios, lower leverage, improved governance, and a more measured yield increase; however, this reduced demand for new gilts presents challenges for the U.K. Debt Management O...
U.K. Pension Funds Weather Borrowing Cost Spike, Unlike 2022 Crisis
Higher U.K. borrowing costs this year, unlike the 2022 mini-budget crisis, have benefited pension funds due to higher funding ratios, lower leverage, improved governance, and a more measured yield increase; however, this reduced demand for new gilts presents challenges for the U.K. Debt Management O...
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40% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
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36% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Urges Regulators to Boost Growth After Disappointing GDP Figures
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with regulators on Thursday to discuss stimulating economic growth after November's disappointing 0.1 percent GDP increase, falling short of predictions and prompting concerns about the need for regulatory reform to address investment barriers and boost economic activ...
UK Chancellor Urges Regulators to Boost Growth After Disappointing GDP Figures
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with regulators on Thursday to discuss stimulating economic growth after November's disappointing 0.1 percent GDP increase, falling short of predictions and prompting concerns about the need for regulatory reform to address investment barriers and boost economic activ...
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40% Bias Score
Weak UK Retail Sales Fuel Expectations of BOE Rate Cuts
Weak UK retail sales in December (-0.3% MoM), defying forecasts, add to economic concerns, fueling market expectations of over 75 basis points in Bank of England interest rate cuts in 2025 and complicating Finance Minister Rachel Reeves's economic agenda amid high bond yields and inflation.
Weak UK Retail Sales Fuel Expectations of BOE Rate Cuts
Weak UK retail sales in December (-0.3% MoM), defying forecasts, add to economic concerns, fueling market expectations of over 75 basis points in Bank of England interest rate cuts in 2025 and complicating Finance Minister Rachel Reeves's economic agenda amid high bond yields and inflation.
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52% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 4.5%, Impacting Mortgages and Savings
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, impacting mortgage holders differently: those with tracker mortgages will see immediate reductions, while variable-rate holders' changes depend on their lender. New fixed-rate mortgages may also see some reductions in the coming weeks, whil...
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 4.5%, Impacting Mortgages and Savings
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, impacting mortgage holders differently: those with tracker mortgages will see immediate reductions, while variable-rate holders' changes depend on their lender. New fixed-rate mortgages may also see some reductions in the coming weeks, whil...
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32% Bias Score
UK Manufacturing Contracts Amidst Expected Interest Rate Cut
The UK manufacturing sector contracted in January 2025, with output, new orders, and employment falling, according to the S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey which recorded a reading of 48.3; rising input costs and global trade tensions are adding pressure as the Bank of England is expected to cu...
UK Manufacturing Contracts Amidst Expected Interest Rate Cut
The UK manufacturing sector contracted in January 2025, with output, new orders, and employment falling, according to the S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey which recorded a reading of 48.3; rising input costs and global trade tensions are adding pressure as the Bank of England is expected to cu...
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56% Bias Score
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
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44% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
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40% Bias Score
European Markets Rise Despite Mixed Economic Data
European markets opened higher on Friday, following strong Wednesday gains and a 0.1% rise in UK GDP in November, despite a 0.3% fall in December retail sales and ended merger talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto; rising Eurozone inflation adds complexity.
European Markets Rise Despite Mixed Economic Data
European markets opened higher on Friday, following strong Wednesday gains and a 0.1% rise in UK GDP in November, despite a 0.3% fall in December retail sales and ended merger talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto; rising Eurozone inflation adds complexity.
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24% Bias Score
UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.
UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.
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60% Bias Score
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