Bank of England Urges Caution on Interest Rate Cuts

Exclusive: Bank of England's Pill 'cautious' about further rate cuts
A benchmark of global stocks hit a record on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields dipped as some soft U.S. data and the latest tariff announcements raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may have some cushion to be more aggressive in cutting interest rates.
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. That means the interest rate is at its lowest level since June 2023, meaning the cost of borrowing has fallen to its lowest point in more than 18 months.
Bank of England to cut interest rates only twice more, NIESR predicts
Britain is set for solid growth and falling inflation this year but the Bank of England has little scope to cut interest rates further, the NIESR think tank predicted on Wednesday in a relatively upbeat set of forecasts.
Bank of England Chief Economist Says Some Colleagues ‘Rushing’ to Cut Rates
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill pushed back against colleagues voting for a large interest rate cut, arguing that they are “rushing” to change policy too quickly.
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The Bank of England’s hesitant approach to tackling the UK’s economic malaise is setting the stage for prolonged stagnation, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to cut rates by a modest 25 basis points to 4.
Bank of England Urges Caution on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Risks
The Bank of England has issued a warning about the potential risks of cutting interest rates too soon, following economic data that suggests inflation may persist longer than expected. Megan Greene, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC),
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% - the lowest base rate since June 2023 The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 in favour of the cut - those two members ...
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