This week’s UK employment and inflation data have all but locked in a March rate cut by the Bank of England (BOE) and materially lowered the bar for a faster
Despite holding rates at 3.75% in a narrowest 5-4 vote, the deeply divided Bank of England (BOE) policy committee delivered its clearest pivot toward a rate cut that we continue
December’s upside UK inflation surprise does little to derail what remains a clear easing trajectory for the Bank of England (BOE), as underlying disinflation, rising labor market slack, and a
Mounting evidence of disinflation, subdued growth, and rising labor market slack prompted the Bank of England (BOE) to resume easing with a 25‑basis‑point cut today to 3.75%. Governor Andrew Bailey’s
November’s inflation slowdown and weakening growth momentum all but lock in a Bank of England (BOE) rate cut at its December meeting. The November CPI release on December 17 showed
The Bank of England (BOE) is expected to hold rates this week, even as weaker-than-expected data confirms a softening economy, with Governor Andrew Bailey waiting on inflation prints and the
The path to a November rate cut by the Bank of England (BOE) narrowed sharply with last week’s release of August headline inflation stuck at high levels and climbing services
The Bank of England’s (BOE) cautious tone on rate cuts, underscored by last week’s narrow vote and upward revision to its inflation forecast, has pushed expectations for easing further out,
After two months on hold, the Bank of England (BOE) looks set to resume monetary easing with a 25 basis-point cut in rates to 4 percent next week amid contracting
The Bank of England (BOE) is on a firmly dovish path, with two 25 basis point rate cuts likely in the second half of this year amid contracting growth and
The Bank of England (BOE) spent as much time debating its 25 basis point rate cut before its May 8 announcement as some committee members later took to publicly wind
The Bank of England (BOE) consensus shifted to a more hawkish stance this week, reflecting concern about inflation persistence, even after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut rates 25 basis
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves arrived in Washington DC late Tuesday with a drafted trade deal ahead of her White House meetings where she hopes to persuade President Donald Trump to
With inflation still a full percentage point above target the Bank of England (BOE) has little option but to sit on its hands this week as it watches the UK
Setting aside the media making a ‘to-do’ about the varying policy preferences on the Bank of England’s (BOE) committee, its members agree on one thing: Bank rate will need to
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ declaration that the ruling Labour Party’s “number one mission” is growth, has set the stage for the Bank of England (BOE) to resume rate cuts with
Soaring borrowing costs in the UK are likely to extend and deepen the Bank of England (BOE)’s easing cycle this year beginning on February 6, as the central bank tries
The Bank of England’s (BOE) most hawkish member – Catherine Mann – will find herself in the majority next month as the committee likely backs off a December rate cut
The Bank of England (BOE) will look through market inflation fears triggered by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax and spending plans, and cut rates this month and probably December, with