18 July 2024 Why an August Rate Cut Still is Still Likely

Although this month's inflation and wage data are likely too strong for the Bank of England to cut interest rates on August 01, we could still be in for a surprise.

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17 July 2024 Bank of England Now Faces Spectre of Rising Inflation

The Bank of England faces the spectre of rising inflation once more as easy wins from goods and energy prices will no longer be able to flatter stubbornly high services inflation.

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11 July 2024 UK Economic Growth Forecasts Updated: 1.5% y/y Now on the Cards

The UK economy is forecasted by economists to maintain its positive momentum through the second half of the year.

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09 July 2024 Powell Butters Us Up for a September Cut

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has laid the groundwork for a cut to interest rates in September.

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09 July 2024 Accelerating Pay Calls Bank of England Rate Cut into Question

A monthly labour market survey reports the fastest rise in permanent pay for eight months, underpinning a Bank of England policymaker's warning that an August rate cut is not warranted.

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02 July 2024 Eurozone Inflation Falls, Next ECB Rate Cut Tipped for September

Eurozone inflation fell in June and kept alive expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) would be in a position to cut interest rates again in September.

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01 July 2024 German Inflation Slides, Brings September Rate Cut Into Focus

A fall in German inflation will boost the odds that the European Central Bank (ECB) will cut interest rates again in September.

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