8 d. ago BOE Official Plays Down Impact of Energy Bill Cut on Inflation

Bank of England rate-setter Megan Greene played down hopes that a cut to energy bills at Wednesday’s budget will help the central bank stamp out the threat from sticky inflation.

Economics

9 d. ago Reeves Lifts Hurdle to Bank of England Cut With Budget Measures

Rachel Reeves cleared the path for the Bank of England to resume cutting interest rates next month, even though her budget was less inflation-battling than had been expected only a few weeks ago.

Other

1 week ago London Majors join pro baseball ranks – and expect to remain contenders

The stakes have been raised.

Politics

2 w. ago UK Inflation in First Drop Since March Ahead of Reeves’ Budget

UK inflation fell for the first time in seven months, a sign price pressures are past their peak ahead of crucial decisions by the Bank of England and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

Economics

3 w. ago North Sea Crude Market Flashes Weakness on Swelling Supplies

Key North Sea crude market indicators slid to the lowest in more than a year, indicating a darkening outlook for prices in the coming months as supplies continue to grow.

Other

3 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: Bank of England Holds Line on Rates

Bank of England officials held interest rates steady this week in a narrow vote while keeping the door open to a December cut that will hinge on inflation and employment data as well as the government’s autumn budget.

Culture

4 w. ago Bank of England’s Darkening Outlook Raises Stakes for UK Budget

The Bank of England used its regular business survey to warn that UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will unveil her budget against a grim backdrop of weak business investment, rising unemployment and slowing growth.

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