Jenny Hunter
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Stability or stagnation? BoE’s 4% rate hold sets the tone for the mortgage market in 2025
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that the base rate will remain at 4% for the second consecutive time, meaning it will stay…
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Bank keeps rates on hold even though it says inflation has peaked
AJ Bell’s Laith Khalaf examines the Bank of England’s rate hold and says a December cut is now in play. With inflation…
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Bank of England now under mounting pressure to cut rates in December
September’s lower-than-expected inflation, softer wage growth, and clear signs of slowing activity in the third quarter have strengthened the case for the…
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Interest rate hold – what this means for markets and savings
The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold at 4%. The decision was finely balanced, at 5:4, as members balanced…
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BoE holds rates: The outlook from here and the odds of a December cut
Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management, assesses the BoE’s balancing act ahead of December,…
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BoE holds rates at 4%, keeping things steady for now – mortgage & property professionals respond
The Bank of England has kept the base rate at 4%, with the MPC voting 5-4, giving the mortgage and property market…
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Global stocks slump exposes gap between AI promise and profit
Global stocks extending losses underscores that a reality check on AI and tech valuations is brewing, warns the CEO of deVere Group.…
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Will the Bank of England’s MPC cut interest rates tomorrow – or not? Experts tell us why it’s likely to be a close call
Tomorrow’s interest rate decision will be a close call by the looks of it, with market watchers split over whether the Monetary…
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Government unveils modernised curriculum to equip young people with life and work skills – including financial education| reaction
The government has announced a sweeping overhaul of England’s national curriculum to ensure that young people leave school better prepared for modern…
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Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working following Mayfield’s Review | reaction
It’s been announced by the DWP today that more than 60 major employers – including British Airways, Google, Sainsbury’s and Holland &…
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Chancellor prepares markets and voters for fiscal pain in Pre-Budget speech – experts react to today’s unusual move
Earlier this morning, in what is a highly unusual move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a Downing Street speech labelled a ‘Scene Setter’…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: US market extends gains and focus turns to the Bank of England
US stocks have extended their longest winning streak in four years as Big Tech and AI spend drive markets higher. With the…
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PIMCO: Fed delivers despite data drought
After a widely expected 25-basis-point rate cut to 3.75%–4.00%, the Federal Reserve struck a more cautious tone on further easing. Tiffany Wilding,…
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Flying blind: Fed cuts interest rates again amid data blackout and political pressure | Reaction
Another rate cut from the Fed announced tonight – as had been widely predicted by market watchers – but is it a…
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Mortgage & property experts react to the latest BoE money and credit data
The latest data from the Bank of England has revealed a noticeable uptick in mortgage approvals, suggesting renewed momentum in the housing…
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What should we expect from the Fed’s interest rate decision on Wednesday? Experts share their thoughts
On Wednesday most eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve’s FOMC as expectations of a cut to interest rates remain heightened.…
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Cracks emerge beneath market resilience, challenging areas of the U.S. economy
PIMCO Economist Tiffany Wilding warns that recent bankruptcies and widening credit spreads are exposing cracks beneath U.S. market resilience. While strong fundamentals…
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What’s the likelihood of a BoE December cut?- Analysis from Vasileios Gkionakis, Aviva Investors
As UK markets digest a fresh set of dovish inflation data,Vasileios Gkionakis, Senior Economist and Strategist at Aviva Investors, argues in the…
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Chancellor unveils plans to ‘supercharge’ growth of innovative financial services firms launching Scale-up Unit
Chancellor announces new support at conference of investors, financial services bosses and local leaders to accelerate regional growth. Financial services firms will…
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Analysis | What the changing dynamics of inflation could mean for UK bond markets
Yesterday’s cooler than expected UK inflation print doesn’t tell the whole story, when it comes to the outlook for bond markets according…
