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.
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
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.
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 urged to cut interest rates 'pre-emptively' as February decision 'certain'
Alan Taylor, a member of the Bank's monetary policy committee, said the UK is 'in the last half mile on inflation'
Bank of England’s Taylor Sees Need for ‘Pre-Emptive’ Cuts to Lessen Recession Risk
Newest policy-committee member recommends taking out ‘a little insurance’ amid signs of weakening demand in a fragile economy.
Bank of England's Taylor says he expects four rate cuts in 2025
Bank of England interest rate setter Alan Taylor said on Wednesday he expected the British central bank to cut interest rates four times in 2025, twice the pace priced into financial markets at the moment.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
BoE delays Basel bank capital rules by one year
The Bank of England said on Friday it would delay the implementation of tougher bank capital requirements by one year until ...
How Trump's Pick for Treasury Secretary Once Helped Break the Bank of England
Trump Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent once worked with George Soros, placing trades that bet against the pound, profiting more than $1 billion when the pound fell in value.
Bank of England refunded almost £50k worth of cash that had been through washing machine
These are among the startling statistics revealed by the nation's central bank, which also showed that just under £10 million ...
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Bank of England Opens Digital Pound Labs for Blockchain Payment Testing
A digital pound remains in its exploratory phase, with final decisions contingent on parliamentary approval and extensive ...
Bank of England should proceed with caution, former BOE policymaker says
Martin Weale, professor at King's College London and a former member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, discusses the U.K.'s latest monthly growth data and how the central bank could ...