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UK stocks fall ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision

British stock markets declined on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision, while also reacting to global monetary policy signals and corporate earnings updates. The benchmark FTSE 100 index fell by around 0.9%, while the FTSE......

Bank of England policymaker signals support for keeping interest rates unchanged

A senior policymaker at the Bank of England has indicated that current interest rates remain appropriate for the British economy, suggesting that no immediate increase is necessary despite ongoing inflation concerns linked to international developments. Alan Taylor, a member of the Bank of England's......

UK firms expect slower price increases ahead as inflation pressures ease, BoE survey shows

British companies expect prices to rise at a slower pace over the coming year, according to a new survey from the Bank of England, suggesting that inflationary pressures may be gradually easing. The Bank’s Decision Maker Panel survey found that firms in May anticipated price growth of around 4.0%......

Bank of England’s Megan Greene says stablecoin demand may decline as digital deposits rise

Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, may gradually lose their relevance in the coming years as financial systems shift toward more advanced digital alternatives, according to a Bank of England policymaker. Speaking at a conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Bank of......

Sterling slips after weak UK jobs data as political uncertainty grows

The British Pound Sterling weakened on Tuesday after new labor market data showed that employers in United Kingdom significantly slowed hiring and reduced job vacancies in April. According to the Office for National Statistics, the decline in job openings marked the sharpest drop since May 2020, during......

Sterling edges higher against dollar as Middle East tensions and Bank of England decision loom

The British pound edged slightly higher against the U.S. dollar on Monday as financial markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and looked ahead to an upcoming monetary policy decision from the Bank of England. The currency movement comes amid shifting investor sentiment......

UK economy posts stronger-than-expected growth in early 2026

The United Kingdom economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth in the three months leading up to February 2026, offering a positive signal for policymakers and investors monitoring the country’s economic recovery. According to official data released by the Office for National Statistics, gross......

BoE governor warns on private credit risks, recalling 2008 lessons

The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has cautioned that recent failures in the private credit sector should not be dismissed as isolated events. Speaking in London, Bailey highlighted concerns that the opacity of non-bank lending could amplify financial shocks, drawing parallels with the 2008......

UK stocks rise as Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict

UK stock markets climbed on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting that the conflict with Iran may be approaching an end. The news eased fears of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of England. The FTSE 100 rose 1.6% while the FTSE 250......