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BOE halts run of interest rate hikes as economy slows

September 21, 2023

The Bank of England (BOE) halted its long run of interest rate increases on Thursday as the British economy slowed, but said it was not taking a recent fall in inflation for granted.

UK’s central bank says stronger rates response needed to fight inflation

October 16, 2022

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Saturday that inflationary pressures may need “stronger response than we perhaps thought in August” and hinted at a big interest rate rise by the central bank next month.

Pound stabilising after BoE moves to purchase govt bonds

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The pound sterling is stabilising after the Bank of England (BoE) announced on Wednesday that it would buy as much government debt as needed to restore order after new Prime Minister Liz Truss’s tax-cut plans triggered financial chaos.

BOE surprises with first hike in crisis to curb inflation

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021

The Bank of England unexpectedly raised interest rates for the first time in three years, setting aside concerns over a surge in coronavirus infections to tackle the highest inflation in more than a decade.

U.K. growth data leaves December BOE rate rise in the balance

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The U.K. economy grew less than the Bank of England forecast, and consumer spending showed signs of weakening, leaving the chances of an interest-rate increase in December in the balance.

BOE shocks markets by keeping interest rates on hold

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2021

The Bank of England defied market expectations by keeping interest rates on hold, a decision that threatens to undermine its credibility with investors who believed a hike was a done deal.

Traders bet BOE will raise rates this year amid hawkish signals

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021

Traders are preparing for the Bank of England to lift borrowing costs by the end of this year after two officials moved to reinforce signals of an imminent increase to curb inflation.

U.K. inflations jump tests BOE relaxed view on stimulus exit

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021

U.K. inflation unexpectedly accelerated to the highest level in three years in June, driven by widespread price increases that challenge the Bank of Englands argument that the surge will be temporary.

BOE warns against tightening too soon as inflation surges

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021

The Bank of England pushed back against speculation that a surge in U.K. inflation means its preparing to boost interest rates, saying the economy still needs support to recover from the pandemic.

Investors fear BOE let down its guard against virus too soon

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020

The Bank of England's surprisingly restrained tone on the economy hasn't gone down well with investors.

Next Bank of England governor signals coordinated U.K. response to coronavirus

THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2020

Incoming Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank will work hand-in-hand with the Treasury to help the economy withstand the fallout from the coronavirus.

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