Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025

Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025 after data shocks
The disappointing retail data adds to the dim economic picture in the U.K. and to the challenges facing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
Run of bad economic data brings end to market turbulence and interest rate benefits as three Bank cuts expected for 2025
There's good news for Chancellor Rachel Reeves in response to bad signs for economic growth - the market turbulence that piled pressure on her stewardship of the economy has reversed.
Bank of England interest rates forecast could mean huge boost for millions
The fall in the headline rate of inflation from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent was unexpected and positive news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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.
Employment, not prices, will shape Bank of England rates as tax rises bite
The good news is not expected to last as inflation creeps up in the coming months as the rise in employer’s national insurance contributions arrives in April, higher VAT on school fees kicks in and road taxes rise. Add to that rising oil prices that could translate into higher costs for homes, transport and related services.
Bank of England should cut interest rates pre-emptively, says commitee member
Alan Taylor, the most recently appointed member of the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said the UK is 'in the last half mile on inflation' and called for a pre-emptive cut
Slash rates six times in 2025 to avoid recession, says Bank of England official after drop in inflation
Inflation worries eased on both sides of the Atlantic, boosting markets and providing respite to beleaguered Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured).
Bank of England Expected to Cut Interest Rates Multiple Times in 2025
The UK economy faces mounting uncertainty as discussions intensify around potential changes to monetary policy. Speculation is growing that the Bank of England may take decisive action in the months ahead to address evolving economic challenges.
Bank of England's Bailey warns against risks from economic nationalism
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey called for the world's financial powers, led by the United States and China, to avoid ...
Decision on Digital Pound Over Two Years Away, Bank of England Says
In January 2024, the BoE said a decision on whether to go ahead with a digital currency would not be made before 2025 at the ...
How Trump's Pick for Treasury Secretary Once Helped Break the Bank of England
Trump Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent once worked with George Soros, placing trades that bet against the pound, profiting more than $1 billion when the pound fell in value.
BoE delays Basel bank capital rules by one year
The Bank of England said on Friday it would delay the implementation of tougher bank capital requirements by one year until ...
Bank of England refunded almost £50k worth of cash that had been through washing machine
These are among the startling statistics revealed by the nation's central bank, which also showed that just under £10 million ...
Bank of England should proceed with caution, former BOE policymaker says
Martin Weale, professor at King's College London and a former member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, discusses the U.K.'s latest monthly growth data and how the central bank could ...