Bank of England halves UK growth projection and cuts main interest rate to 4.50%
The Bank of England halved its growth projection for the British economy this year as it cut its main interest rate Thursday for the third time in six months. In a statement, the bank's nine-member Monetary Policy Committee lowered its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.
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The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Thursday as the UK economic outlook darkens, alongside the looming threat of President Trump's trade policy
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
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Bank of England policymakers speak after rate cut, weaker growth forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday as it halved its growth outlook for this year and said a jump in inflation will prove temporary.
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Analysts react to Bank of England rate cut
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, judging a sharp upward revision to its inflation forecasts for this year will prove temporary.
Bank of England's chief economist opposes hasty interest rate cut
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill has expressed disagreement with colleagues who are advocating for a substantial interest rate cut. Pill's argument is that the decision to alter the policy is being made too rapidly.
Bank of England chief economist downplays fears over inflation surge
Huw Pill called an expected rise in inflation this summer an ‘upward blip’ and said it would probably not affect everyday prices longer term.
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