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.
Bank of England to cut interest rates four times this year - Reuters poll
The Bank of England will cut interest rates four times this year to support a flat-lining economy, economists polled by Reuters said, but they added that risks to inflation are to the upside, suggesting policymakers may end up doing less.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
No Country For Young Fintechs: The U.K.’s Debanking Of Crypto Blockchain And Web3
A survey of U.K. fintech and crypto firms found that 50 percent of the firms have been rejected from opening a bank account.
Canada’s Most Famous Political Frenemies Jockey to Replace Justin Trudeau
Chrystia Freeland blew up the career of her top political ally, Justin Trudeau. Now, she is taking on an old friend, the ...
UK delays Basel bank rules by a year, EU says it's weighing options
The Bank of England said on Friday it would delay tougher bank capital rules by a year to January 2027 to get clarity on what ...
Is Geopolitical Risk Rising To James Bond Like Levels?
A Cold War between the US and China, a grey war between Russia and Europe, and the advent of space as a competitive domain, ...
Ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is running to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau’s exit as prime minister, ...
UK to Have Third-Strongest G7 Growth in 2025, IMF Forecasts
The IMF on Friday raised its forecast for British growth for 2025 by 0.1 percentage points to 1.6%, making it the ...
Rachel Reeves humiliated by top economist with warning families will be poorer
It comes as Rachel Reeves insisted she would not resign despite a wave of criticism over decisions such as the National ...