08 February 2024 Rising Shipping Costs: A Looming Threat to Global Inflation Says SwissRe

In a recent analysis by Swiss Re Institute, shipping disruptions have been identified as a significant factor contributing to inflationary pressures worldwide.

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07 February 2024 UK Inflation At 4.1% In January: Pantheon Macroeconomics

The UK will report another rise in inflation in January, according to one of the country's most accurate forecasters.

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07 February 2024 Halifax House Prices Give Bank of England Further Reason To Stay Put

A surprisingly strong rise in house prices reported by one of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders will likely ensure the Bank of England keeps interest rates at current levels for some months to comeโ€ฆ

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05 February 2024 UK Unemployment Rate Drops: ONS Finally Releases Delayed Figures

The Office for National Statistics has just published its long-delayed unemployment figures following a period of revisions, and the result confirms a robust labour market.

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02 February 2024 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Act Now as Rates Could Rise Again, Says Expert

Mortgage rates could creep up in the coming weeks as money markets accept the Bank of England won't be cutting interest rates anytime soon.

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02 February 2024 Savings Account Rates Forecast: Grab 5% AER Deals While You Can Says Specialist

Savers are urged to consider locking in long-term savings deals at around 5.0% AER as the Bank of England's base rate is set to fall later in the year.

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02 February 2024 Bank of England: August Rate Cut Most Likely Say Economists

The Bank of England will cut interest rates in August, say economists, a prediction that is at odds with financial markets that still see a decent shot of a May rate cut.

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