UK central bank cuts interest rates

UK central bank cuts interest rates as economy slumps, Trump threat looms
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Thursday as the UK economic outlook darkens, alongside the looming threat of President Trump's trade policy. Why it matters: The central bank now expects the UK to grow slightly,
Bank of England slashes UK growth outlook amid Trump tariff threat
The Bank of England on Thursday halved its forecast for UK economic growth this year, blaming global risks amid US tariff threats and deteriorating business confidence in the UK.The sharp downgrade, which estimates gross domestic product at 0.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
The Bank says the UK economy will grow by 0.75% in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 1.5%, while inflation is expected to rise.
Bank of England to cut interest rates to 4.5% as economic growth stagnates
A CNBC report revealed that economists are betting on the Bank of England cutting rates by 25 basis points from 4.75% to 4.5% in the Thursday Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The expected rate cuts come as the UK economy continues to stagnate,
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 target.
Bank of England cuts rates, sees weaker growth and inflation spike
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter-point and some policymakers wanted a bigger move to offset a slowdown, but the BoE said it would be careful about further moves in the face of an expected inflation spike and global economic uncertainty.
Readers' prediction on Bank of England interest rate cut proves right
Ahead of the the Bank of England's first interest rate decision of the year we asked readers whether they believed the central bank would announce another cut.
Bank of England set to cut interest rate
At its first rate meeting of the year, the BoE is forecast to reduce borrowing costs by a quarter point to 4.50 percent according to analysts' consensus forecast.
Bank of England policymakers speak after rate cut, weaker growth forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday as it halved its growth outlook for this year and said a jump in inflation will prove temporary. Here's what Bank of England officials said in a pres
UK central bank cuts interest rates as economy slumps
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Thursday as the UK economic outlook darkens, alongside the looming threat of President Trump's trade policy
Bank of England interest rate cuts are a much-needed boost for the economy
The quarter percentage point cut surprised no one but it is still more significant than it sounds – and we can expect Rachel Reeves to make the very most of it in the weeks ahead
Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction
The BoE's predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The ...
The Bank of England’s slashed its growth forecast but the FTSE 100 doesn’t seem to care!
On the day the UK’s central bank halved its forecast for growth in 2025, the FTSE 100 reached a record high. What’s going on?
Bank of England suffers exodus of gold bullion
Thousands of gold bars have been withdrawn from the Bank of England’s vaults since the end of last year amid fears around the ...
London gold market queues up to borrow central bank gold after big shipments to US, sources say
London bullion market players are racing to borrow gold from central banks, which store bullion in London, following a surge ...