Economy
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Bank cuts rates, but is inflation on a U-shaped trajectory? AJ Bell analysis
Laith Khalaf, Head of Investment Analysis at AJ Bell, says the Bank of England’s Christmas rate cut offers welcome relief for households…
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Bank of England cuts rates as predicted – but what does this mean for markets, savings and annuities?
As experts at Hargreaves Lansdown explain, a lower Bank Rate has wide-ranging implications — from markets and the wider economy to savings,…
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BoE cuts rates to 3.75% as inflation data shifts focus to 2026 – industry experts respond
The Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25% to 3.75%, a move that had been widely expected after recent…
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Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75%: what it means for the mortgage and housing market in 2026
The Bank of England has cut the base rate below 4% for the first time since early 2023, a move that had…
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Global economic cycle to roll-on for now, Aberdeen says – and that includes AI-driven equities
Aberdeen, the specialist asset manager, has issued its latest quarterly ‘House View’ on the macro-economy and investment outlook. The outlook is for…
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Does the inflation surprise open the door to a pre-Christmas rate cut? Experts weigh in on the latest data
UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, marking a sharper-than-expected slowdown driven largely by lower food prices. While price pressures in the…
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US jobs data sends mixed signals as Fed eyes further rate cuts, experts react
US non-farm payrolls rose by 64k in November, modestly surpassing the consensus expectation of 50k, while private-sector payrolls increased by 69k, also…
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Can weak US jobs data rescue the Santa rally?
Weak US jobs data could be the catalyst markets need to extend the Santa rally, according to Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst…
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Unemployment on the rise – but will it mean an interest rate cut this Thursday? Experts share reaction to latest jobs data
The UK labour market is showing clearer signs of strain, just as the Bank of England prepares for a pivotal week. Unemployment…
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Emerging markets top 2025 returns as personal investors favour broad global exposure, Fidelity reveals
Fidelity today reveals the best performing asset classes of 2025 alongside the best-selling investments on its Personal Investing platform, highlighting a year…
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