Bank of England to cut interest rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
A cut to interest rates could mean lower mortgage rates.
Bank of England set to cut interest rates to 4.5% in first decision of year
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to cut interest rates in its next meeting this Thursday from 4.75% to 4.5%, following lower-than-expected inflation figures for December but ongoing concerns about sluggish economic growth. White House reiterates Trump plans to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico starting on Saturday
Bank of England interest rates decision due on Thursday - will base rate be cut again?
The base rate is currently at 4.75% after it was held at the previous Bank of England meeting in December 2024 - but is another cut in store for this Thursday?
Bank of England poised to cut rates but inflation worries linger
The Bank of England looks set to cut interest rates on Thursday for only the third time since just after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as it juggles the need to help the sluggish economy with still-strong inflation pressures.
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The market is fully priced for a rate cut from the BOE, with a 98% chance of a cut currently priced in by the GBP overnight index swaps market. What the BOE’s updated forecasts tell us will determine if the OIS market is right to expect a further 2 cuts later this year, or if the market is underpricing the prospect of further cuts from the BOE.
Live: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points
Markets are betting on an interest rate cut at the first MPC meeting of the year, bringing the base rate to 4.5%
Best savings accounts to beat the Bank of England interest rates cut
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Panmure Liberum: Bank of England to cut interest rates six times in 2025
The Bank of England will cut interest rates six times this year despite signs that inflationary pressures might be on the rise again.
Bank of England to announce interest rates decision on Thursday - what to expect
The central Bank will make the announcement tomorrow (Thursday, February 6) at around midday. The decision is made by the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC), which meets around every six weeks to decide whether the base rate should be raised, lowered or remain the same.
Barclays slashes mortgage interest ahead of 'likely' Bank of England base rate cut
A "handful" of mortgage lenders have slashed rates this week in anticipation of the Bank of England's next interest rate meeting.
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates again as UK economy stagnates
The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates by another quarter point this week as policymakers weigh up signs of a weakening UK economy alongside the prospect of a short-term pick-up in inflation.
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