Bank of England Urges Caution on Interest Rate Cuts

Exclusive: Bank of England's Pill 'cautious' about further rate cuts
A benchmark of global stocks hit a record on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields dipped as some soft U.S. data and the latest tariff announcements raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may have some cushion to be more aggressive in cutting interest rates.
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.
Bank of England halves UK growth projection and cuts main interest rate to 4.50%
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time in six months later Thursday even though inflation remains above its target.
Bank of England's Mann says no to 'cut, cut, cut' on rates
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Tuesday that her unexpected vote for a half percentage-point cut in interest rates last week did not mean she wanted a series of rate cuts or that she would vote the same way again in March.
Bank of England rate setter says inflation risk is falling after calling for jumbo rate cut
Mann's first vote for a cut during this cycle marked a departure from her comments in August, when she warned Britain not to be 'seduced' into believing that the battle against inflation is over, citing wage growth and related concerns in the services sector.
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The Bank of England’s hesitant approach to tackling the UK’s economic malaise is setting the stage for prolonged stagnation, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to cut rates by a modest 25 basis points to 4.
Bank of England Urges Caution on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Risks
The Bank of England has issued a warning about the potential risks of cutting interest rates too soon, following economic data that suggests inflation may persist longer than expected. Megan Greene, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC),
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
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Pound falls slightly against euro ahead of data releases
T he pound fell slightly against the euro ahead of upcoming economic data releases and a much-anticipated speech by Bank of ...