Feb. Bank of England rate cut a 'sure bet'

Bank of England to cut interest rates four times this year - Reuters poll
The Bank of England will cut interest rates four times this year to support a flat-lining economy, economists polled by Reuters said, but they added that risks to inflation are to the upside, suggesting policymakers may end up doing less.
Bank of England interest rates forecast could mean huge boost for millions
The fall in the headline rate of inflation from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent was unexpected and positive news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Unexpected fall in inflation boosts hope for Bank of England interest rate cut - but experts warn 'any drop is temporary'
UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5 per cent in December, sparking increased expectations of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England next month. The surprise decline from November's 2.6 per cent marked the first drop in inflation for three months.
Bank of England's Taylor says it's time to cut interest rates
The Bank of England should move quickly to bring down interest rates given signs of a slowdown in Britain's economy, Alan Taylor, the BoE's most recently appointed interest rate setter, said on Wednesday.
Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025 after data shocks
The disappointing retail data adds to the dim economic picture in the U.K. and to the challenges facing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
February Bank of England rate cut a 'sure bet' as growth stumbles and inflation falls
The Bank of England looks set to resume cutting interest rates next month after official data revealed weaker inflation and anaemic economic growth.
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.
How retail misery is piling pressure on Bank of England for rate cuts
Tumbling retail sales are set to pile more pressure on Andrew Bailey and his colleagues at the Bank of England to cut ...
Bank of England should cut interest rates pre-emptively, says commitee member
Alan Taylor, the most recently appointed member of the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said the UK is 'in the last ...
UK inflation unexpectedly drops in December, easing pressure in bond markets
Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut ...
U.K. Inflation Eases Unexpectedly, Boosting Chances of BOE Rate Cut
Inflation cooled slightly to 2.5% in December, adding to the likelihood the Bank of England will move to cut interest rates ...
Slash rates six times in 2025 to avoid recession, says Bank of England official after drop in inflation
Inflation worries eased on both sides of the Atlantic, boosting markets and providing respite to beleaguered Chancellor ...
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Falls, Core Price Measures Slow by More
LONDON (Reuters) - British inflation unexpectedly slowed last month and core measures of price growth - tracked by the Bank ...
Bank of England’s Taylor Sees Need for ‘Pre-Emptive’ Cuts to Lessen Recession Risk
Newest policy-committee member recommends taking out ‘a little insurance’ amid signs of weakening demand in a fragile economy ...
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Inflation rate dipped to 2.5% in December
However, it means the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) - the main measure of inflation - remains stubbornly above the Bank of England’s target of 2%. The Office for National Statistics (ONS ...