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.
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's Taylor says it's time to cut interest rates
The Bank of England should move quickly to bring down interest rates given signs of a slowdown in Britain's economy, Alan Taylor, the BoE's most recently appointed interest rate setter, said on Wednesday.
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 interest rates warning issued over need for multiple cuts
Alan Taylor, an external member of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), said a series of radical cuts could be on the agenda
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.
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