4 h. ago Mortgage war erupts: Nationwide cuts rates to 3.64% as households see cheapest deals since 2022

A mortgage rate war has fully erupted after Nationwide became the latest lender to announce it's slashing home loan prices.

Economics

9 h. ago The best savings accounts for your cash before an interest rate cut in November

Always ensure your cash savings are earning above the rate of inflation - currently 3.8%

Economics

10 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor accused of 'waffle bomb' as she rolls ground for Budget tax rises

Rachel Reeves has said the Budget will focus on ‘getting inflation falling’ and ‘creating the conditions for interest rate cuts’

Economics

12 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor gives stark warning of tax rises on way in pre

Rachel Reeves has said the Budget will focus on ‘getting inflation falling’ and ‘creating the conditions for interest rate cuts’

Events

26 h. ago Fed’s Cook signals December rate cut is not a forgone conclusion

Central bank governor makes first public remarks since Donald Trump’s move to fire her

Politics

34 h. ago Bank of England COULD cut interest rates this week: Should you lock in a mortgage deal now as rates fall?

Barclays is going against the grain and predicting a base rate reduction when the Bank of England meets on Thursday. What does that mean if you're looking for a new mortgage?

Economics

60 h. ago Bank ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates but decision a close call, experts say

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will make its next decision on interest rates on Thursday.

Politics

4 d. ago Fed officials’ opposition to rate cut signals growing challenge from hawks

Two regional central bank presidents say they would have kept interest rates on hold this week

Politics

5 d. ago New mortgage price war breaks out amid property market torpor

Some City analysts believe another rate cut from the Bank of England could come as soon as next week

Economics

5 d. ago Budget raid on pensions 'risk slashing £50billion from savings', Reeves is warned

Analysis suggests that cutting the reliefs for higher rate taxpayers risked 'severe' consequences.

Economics

6 d. ago Fed trims US rates by quarter point but casts doubt on December cut

Central bank says it will halt quantitative tightening programme amid signs of stress in money markets

Politics

6 d. ago Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second time this year amid lagging job market

The Federal Reserve announced that it slashed interest rates for the second time this year amid rising unemployment and increasing inflation.

Politics

6 d. ago Fed signals it will halt QT as it cuts rates by a quarter point

Moves will ease funding conditions amid signs of stress in money markets and weakness in labour market

Politics

6 d. ago Trump says he will cut fentanyl tariff on Chinese goods and expects ‘great deal’ with Xi – business live

Most Asian stock markets rally on trade deal optimism, ahead of expected US interest rate cutAston Martin has slashed £300m from its investment plans after the British sportscar maker reported a bigger than expected loss in the third quarter because of Donald Trump’s tariffs and weak demand in China.The carmaker said on Wednesday that losses before tax were £112m in the third quarter of 2025, a ninefold increase from £12m a year earlier.This year has been marked by significant macroeconomic headwinds, particularly the sustained impact of US tariffs and weak demand in China.Work is under way to review our future product cycle plan with the aim of optimising costs and capital investment while continuing to deliver innovative, class-leading products to meet customer demands and regulatory requirements. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Bank of England to hold rates this quarter and resume cutting early 2026

Bank of England to hold rates this quarter and resume cutting early 2026  Reuters

Politics

7 d. ago Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring

Politics

1 week ago Footsie races to record high as investors bet on interest rate cuts in US

In a strong end to the week for investors, London's index of blue-chip stocks built on Thursday's previous peak to close 0.7 per cent or 67.05 points higher at 9645.62 on Friday.

Economics

1 week ago Wall Street hits record highs after US inflation report fuels interest rate cut hopes – business live

US consumer prices rose by less than expected last month, as markets digest breakdown of trade talks with CanadaUS prices rose at a 3% annual rate in September, slightly beating forecastsNewsflash: Conditions appear to be improving in the UK economy this month.The latest poll of purchasing managers at British firms has found that growth is picking up after the lull in September, partly helped by the resumption of manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover after its recent cyber attack.“October’s flash UK PMI survey brings hope that September was a low point for the economy from which business conditions are starting to improve.Output has picked up, with a particularly welcome return to growth for manufacturing for the first time in over a year accompanied by an upturn in demand for services, notably among consumers. Business confidence has also brightened slightly, job losses have moderated, and inflationary pressures are coming back to levels consistent with the Bank of England’s 2% target...

Economics

1 week ago UK manufacturers hit by largest drop in orders since 2020; FTSE 100 hits record high – business live

Shares in oil companies jump after US sanctions Russian energy firms, while manufacturers see weak prospects aheadYesterday’s weaker-than-expected UK inflation report has sparked chat that the Bank of England could cut interest rates sooner than expected.Deutsche Bank say there is now an “interesting debate” on whether there may be enough ammunition for the Bank’s monetary policy committee to cut borrowing costs as soon as its next meeting in early November.What’s the case for November? Relative to the Bank’s projections, growth has surprised to the downside, private sector AWE growth has surprised to the downside, unemployment has risen in line with Bank expectations, and inflation now sits a healthy amount below the Bank’s projections. Indeed, one could make the argument that the ingredients for a November rate cut are there.So, why not November? We think three things will be important for the MPC to see before dialling down restrictive policy again. One, the MPC may want to see s...

Economics

1 week ago Two major banks CUT mortgage rates as lower inflation gives borrowers glimmer of hope

Two major banks have cut their their mortgage rates on news interest rates could now fall faster than expected.

Economics