66 m. ago Asian shares charge higher after US stocks rally to records on hopes for interest rate cuts

Shares have advanced in Asia after the U.S. stock market rallied to records when data showed inflation across the United States improved slightly last month

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18 h. ago I'm shocked by the sneaky trick the banks are pulling... you must act NOW to rescue your hard

Savings providers were quick off the mark to cut interest rates following last week's Bank of England base rate cut from 4.25pc to 4pc. Within hours of the announcement, top rates disappeared.

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25 h. ago Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling

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3 d. ago A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts

A top official at the Federal Reserve is saying that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower

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4 d. ago Pace of UK interest rate cuts more uncertain, says BoE chief economist

Comments by Huw Pill come after narrow MPC vote this week

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4 d. ago Risk of ‘persistent inflation’ could affect rate cuts, says Bank economist

Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank of England, stressed there has been ‘progress’ in bringing inflation down in recent months.

Economics

4 d. ago Bank of England rate: mortgage relief as Bank of England cuts rate to 4%

Homeowners could see welcome savings on repayments, but savers may need to act fast 📉

Economics

5 d. ago Interest rate cut a step in the right direction but Sir Keir must do more

Our international reputation has been enhanced over the last year and Labour needs to keep focused on the economy.

Politics

5 d. ago Bank interest rates slashed despite Brits' food bills reaching £100 per week

The Bank of England's interest rate cut decision could add around £290 to the average family's annual food bill

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of families face £290 food bill hike, and there could be worse to come

Rising food bills are a big driver of inflation which could delay the timing of future interest rate cuts

Economics

5 d. ago What the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4% means for your mortgage and savings

We explain what the Bank of England's decision to cut rates means for your money - and whether rates will be cut again soon.

Economics

5 d. ago Voices: How the cut in interest rates might come back and bite us all

The flagging UK economy will get a badly needed boost from the Bank of England’s third rate cut of the year – but, says James Moore, given an unexpected jump in inflation, there could now be several unintended consequences

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5 d. ago What the Bank of England interest rate cut means for your mortgage and money

The average homeowner on a tracker mortgage will see a nearly £29 reduction in their monthly payments

Economics

5 d. ago What the latest interest rates change means for your mortgage, savings and bills

The base rate has been cut by the Bank of England to 4.00 per cent

Economics

5 d. ago Average tracker mortgage borrower set to see £29 fall in monthly payments

The Bank of England base rate was cut from 4.25% to 4% on Thursday, reducing costs for some mortgage borrowers.

Economics

5 d. ago Interest rates live: Boost for mortgage holders as Bank of England cuts rate for third time this year

Monetary Policy Committee members have voted on a cut down to 4 per cent which will hamper savings but boost the mortgage market

Economics

5 d. ago Brits with at least £500 in the bank urged to take action with their money now

Savers across the UK are being urged to move their money now, before the latest Bank of England interest rate cut, to avoid missing out on free cash in the long term

Economics

5 d. ago Bank of England cuts interest rates for fifth time in a year to 4% despite inflation fears: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow live updates as the Bank of England reveals the new interest rate with many expecting a third cut this year despite fears of lingering inflation.

Economics

5 d. ago What the Bank of England's interest rate cut to 4% means for your money

We explain what the Bank of England's decision to cut rates means for your money - and whether rates will be cut again soon.

Economics

5 d. ago The Bank of England cuts its main interest rate to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as policy makers seek to bolster the sluggish U.K. economy

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