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BoE cuts benchmark rate by 25 bps; all eyes on Fed

BoE cuts benchmark rate by 25 bps; all eyes on Fed

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Bank of England (BoE), the UK's central bank, on Thursday cut its key lending rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25 per cent percentage point.

Bank of England mulling first interest rate cut since early days of COVID-19 over 4 years ago

Bank of England mulling first interest rate cut since early days of COVID-19 over 4 years ago

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Economists are divided as to whether the Bank of England, which is independent of government, will cut its main interest rate by a quarter-point from the current 16-year high of 5.25%, or hold off until September.

Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall

Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25 per cent, even though inflation has fallen to its target of 2 per cent.

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Raghuram Rajan could be next Bank of England Governor

Raghuram Rajan could be next Bank of England Governor

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

Raghuram Rajan has been listed as one of the possible contenders for a top job at the Bank of England

Indian rupee vs US dollar: Here's what will happen ahead of elections

Indian rupee vs US dollar: Here's what will happen ahead of elections

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

The US economy continues to be supported by a synchronised global recovery, fiscal expansion, tax reform and the prospect of increased business investment, all supportive of growth. While the tit-for-tat tariffs excite market volatility, the recent North Korean preference for de-nuclearisation and talks helped reduce it

BoE to allow EU banks to operate in UK as normal after Brexit: BBC

BoE to allow EU banks to operate in UK as normal after Brexit: BBC

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

The Bank of England will allow European banks to continue selling their services in the United Kingdom without having to create expensive subsidiaries after Brexit, even if no divorce deal is struck between London and Brussels, the BBC reported.

Bitcoin not big enough to threaten world economy, says BoE deputy

Bitcoin not big enough to threaten world economy, says BoE deputy

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

The cryptocurrency has climbed 10-fold so far this year, the largest gain of all asset classes and prompting sceptics to warn it is a classic speculative bubble.

Gold hits three-week low; Fed rate hike outlook weighs

Gold hits three-week low; Fed rate hike outlook weighs

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,298.61 an ounce at 0054 GMT, after earlier dropping to lowest since late August at $1295.65.

Global markets: Dollar's decline, China optimism boost Asia stocks, commodities

Global markets: Dollar's decline, China optimism boost Asia stocks, commodities

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

"Globally, financial conditions tend to improve when the dollar is weak and vice versa," they added. "The falling dollar – still the globe`s major reserve and funding currency – tends to see risk appetite flourishing."

Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors remain cautious ahead of US Fed announcements

Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors remain cautious ahead of US Fed announcements

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

On global front, Asian equities opened slightly lower, as investors stayed cautious awaiting the outcome of several central bank meetings later on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.

Asian stocks ease, cautious ahead of central bank announcements

Asian stocks ease, cautious ahead of central bank announcements

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

Japan`s benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.52% while the broader Topix edged 0.41% lower.

RBS posts ninth straight annual loss on 'sins of the past'

RBS posts ninth straight annual loss on 'sins of the past'

Sat, Feb 25, 2017

"This is a strong core bank getting masked by all the sins of the past," Chief Executive Ross McEwan said on a conference call with reporters.

Inflation in Britain highest since 2014: ONS

Inflation in Britain highest since 2014: ONS

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

The latest ONS data showed on Tuesday that annual level of inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) hit 1.8% last month, compared to 1.6% in December, making the first month of this year the fourth consecutive month that the CPI rate has risen.

Number of UK workers edges down again, but pay growth picks up pace

Number of UK workers edges down again, but pay growth picks up pace

Wed, Jan 18, 2017

The number of people in work in Britain fell for a second time in a row in the three months to November, official data showed on Wednesday, a latest suggestion that the Brexit vote may be making employers nervous about hiring.

Fitch affirms British debt rating, outlook negative

Fitch affirms British debt rating, outlook negative

Sat, Dec 10, 2016

The Fitch ratings agency on Friday affirmed the AA long-term debt rating and negative outlook for the United Kingdom (UK) and the Bank of England (BoE), when they have been since June.

Support for economic system 'under threat', says BoE's Mark Carney

Support for economic system 'under threat', says BoE's Mark Carney

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney on Monday warned the public was losing faith in the current economic system, urging economists to acknowledge those who have lost out from globalisation.

London will bounce back despite Brexit: Lord Mayor

London will bounce back despite Brexit: Lord Mayor

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

The Brexit vote has shaken the city of London but will not destroy it despite creating uncertainty, the newly-installed Lord Mayor of the financial hub told AFP.

Bank of England's Governor Mark Carney likely to leave in 2018: Report

Bank of England's Governor Mark Carney likely to leave in 2018: Report

Sun, Oct 30, 2016

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney is unlikely to take up the option of a three-year extension to his term at the central bank, and may announce his decision as soon as on Thursday, British newspapers reported at the weekend.

Gold edges up as bargain hunters step in after falls

Gold edges up as bargain hunters step in after falls

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Gold edged higher on early Thursday as bargain hunters stepped in to buy after the metal hit fresh three-month lows in the previous session, ahead of Friday's non-farm payrolls report. Fundamentals

Asian stocks waver on policy uncertainty, weaker oil confidence

Asian stocks waver on policy uncertainty, weaker oil confidence

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Asian stocks wavered on Thursday as investors grappled with the seemingly diminishing ability of major central banks to stimulate growth, while a tumble in crude oil inflamed already heightened risk aversion.

UK economy will suffer after Brexit said British PM Theresa May

UK economy will suffer after Brexit said British PM Theresa May

Sun, Sep 04, 2016

Theresa May predicted that the vote would damage the economy and said the government would continue to monitor economic data in the coming months before setting out its fiscal response to protect the economy later this year.

Global stock index rises, led by Europe; pound weakens

Global stock index rises, led by Europe; pound weakens

Wed, Aug 10, 2016

An index of global stocks climbed to its highest level in nearly a year on Tuesday, led by European shares, while the British pound weakened on the prospect of easing monetary policy in the country.

Bank of England cuts rates for first time since 2009, restarts bond purchases

Bank of England cuts rates for first time since 2009, restarts bond purchases

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

"Following the United Kingdom`s vote to leave the European Union, the exchange rate has fallen and the outlook for growth in the short to medium term has weakened markedly," the central bank said in its quarterly Inflation Report.

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