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UK borrowing costs are set to be cut for the second time in 2024, despite tax changes and a Donald Trump victory in the US casting uncertainty over the future path of interest rates. Most economists think policymakers at the Bank of England will opt to reduce interest rates to 4.75% tomorrow. Rates currently sit at 5% after being cut by 0.25 percentage points in August, the first reduction since 2020, then unchanged in September. Since then, the latest official data showed UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 1.7% in September, the lowest level since April 2021. The slowdown, from 2.2% in August, was driven by lower airfares and a sharp slump in petrol prices. Experts said inflation falling below the Bank’s 2% target level will encourage policymakers to continue easing interest rates, releasing some more pressure on borrowers and mortgage holders across the UK. #news #reports #boe #bankofengland #uk #trump #inflation #interestrates #borrowing #costofliving #firsttimebuyers #property #tax

According to all 72 economists polled by Reuters, the Bank of England (BoE) will cut its Bank Rate by a quarter-point on Nov. 7 to 4.75%, but a near-two-thirds majority expect no change in December, suggesting the BoE will stick to a cautious approach. Inflation in the UK, plunged to a three-year low of 1.7% in September from 2.2%, below the BoE's 2% target. That leaves room for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut rates next week after pausing in September. Overall, the British economy is still performing well, with the prospect of an increase in investment from British finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget due tomorrow. #uk #ukeconomy #boe #bankofengland #pound #interestrate #inflation #borrowing #mpc #news

The Bank of England (BoE) has kept its key interest rate at 5.0 percent, deciding against consecutive cuts one day after a bumper reduction from the US Federal Reserve. Following a regular meeting, BoE governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank needed "to be careful not to cut too fast or by too much", as UK inflation stays above its target. Policymakers had voted 8-1 for no change. Official data earlier this week showed UK annual inflation was unchanged at 2.2 percent in August from July - above the BoE's two-percent target rate. #boe #interestrates #inflation #news #updates

The rate of inflation stands at 2.2% in August, the Office for National Statistics said, unchanged from July. The announcement comes the day before interest rate setters at the Bank of England decide on the cost of borrowing. Markets are expecting only a 26% chance of an interest rate cut. But another measure of inflation ticked unexpectedly up - core inflation rose to 3.6%, even higher than economists had forecast. Bank officials closely watch core inflation as it gives a reading on price rises without elements like food and energy which are prone to rise and fall quickly. A rise in core inflation to 3.5% had been anticipated. An increase was also seen in services inflation which rose from 5.2% in July to 5.6% in August. This measures encompasses the culture and hospitality sectors. #news #updates #ons #inflation #boe #interestrates #uk #unitedkingdom #august #importer #smallbusiness #businessowner #costofliving

Sterling rose against the U.S dollar on Monday, after closing in slightly negative territory last week, ahead of this week's UK inflation data and central bank meeting. GBP has risen by 0.5% on the day to $1.3203, above the $1.3125 it recorded at Friday's close. The Bank of E is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week after a 25-basis-point cut last month, although futures markets on Monday implied a greater chance for a rate cut of a quarter of a point, at about 38% versus 20% on Friday. Inflation figures, which are due out on Wednesday, will be a key set of data ahead of the BoE's policy announcement, after data from Britain's Office for National Statistics last week showed the economy stagnated unexpectedly in July. The European Central Bank lowered interest rates by 25 basis points last week and signalled a "declining path" for borrowing costs in the months ahead as inflation slows and economic growth in the euro zone dwindles. Against the EUR, GBP was flat at 84.35 pence. #gbp #eur #usd #gbpusd #usa #uk #inflation #interestrates #boe #ecb #economy #data #news #updates #reports #thisweek #comingup

GBP/USD reaches new 2024 highs around 1.3200, Dollar plummets The U.S dollar is now accelerating its decline and flirts with the area of 2024 low as Powell signals that it is time to adjust monetary policy. GBP/USD picks up extra pace and challenges the 1.3200 region (High of 1.3211), clinching new 2024 peaks at the same time. #usd #powell #import #importer #news #updates #reports #breaking

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GBP/USD hovers around 1.30 amid softer risk tone GBP/USD is holding gains to trade near 1.3000 in European trading on Tuesday, following a three-day winning streak. #usd #dollar #greenback #updates #ratealert

According to the latest forecasts, UK Inflation is expected to rise for the first time in 2024, tomorrow (August 14). Economists are pricing in the consumer price index (CPI) rate rising from the Bank of England's desired 2 per cent to 2.23 per cent in July. Since May, inflation has remained at two per cent following consecutive rate hikes from the central bank over the last two years. However, this trend looks likely to be reversed due to summer-related price hikes affecting airlines and hotels. This comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to revitalise the economy since taking over the Treasury after Labour's landslide victory last month. #cpi #labour #government #treasury #gbp #inflation #interestrates #hikes #sterling #uk #business #ukbusiness #smallbusiness #savemoney #boe #bank #bankofengland #summer #chancellor