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Stocks Sharply Higher as US-Iran Peace Deal Eases Inflation Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady

The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70.

Evening Standard

Stocks Supported as Geopolitical Risks Recede

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.99%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Rally as President Trump Signs a Preliminary Deal to End the US-Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Base rate hold ‘will pave way for mortgage lenders to cut rates in weeks ahead’

Experts said borrowers could benefit from a gradual improvement in mortgage deals over the summer.

Evening Standard

UK Pound hits two-month low as dollar surges and BoE holds rates

The British pound has fallen to its lowest point in two months. This happened as the US dollar strengthened due to expectations of interest rate hikes in America. The Bank of England decided to keep borrowing costs unchanged. This cautious approach by the Bank of England contrasts with recent moves…

The Economic Times

Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%

The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economists. Although consensus prevailed, a couple of policymakers pushed for a higher rate. As Governor Andrew Bailey notes, inflationary pressures are expected to rise, despite the prospect of a…

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Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war inflation pressures ease

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.7% as the inflation pressures on the British economy have become more benign after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to sign deal to end their war

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What are interest rates – and what does the Bank of England’s decision mean?

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The Independent UK

Bank of England governor warns UK public to expect higher costs this year

Andrew Bailey says ‘inflationary pressure in pipeline’ despite US and Iran signing initial peace deal as interest rates kept on hold

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England holds interest rates firm after UK inflation boost

The base rate has remained at 3.75 per cent since just before Christmas last year

The Independent UK

Stocks Rally Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.98%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.64% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.

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Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor

Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision

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UK vacancies fall to lowest for five years as wages grow faster than expected

Employers wary of hiring permanent staff but unemployment eased to 4.9% in the three months to April

The Economic Times

Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year

The dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers raising inflation projections. New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's revised statement removed forward guidance, impacting market expectations. Meanwhile, other central banks like the BOE and BOJ are also navigating inflation…

The Independent UK

Inflation relief could ‘trigger a mortgage price war’ as interest rates predicted to fall

Swap rates have been heading downward and more lenders could now reduce their rates

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Why has inflation remained flat and where will it go from here?

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.8% in May, remaining at the same rate as in April.

The Economic Times

UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision

UK inflation remained steady at 2.8% in May, surprising economists and the Bank of England. This data influenced currency markets, with Sterling seeing a slight dip. Bond yields also fell. Experts now anticipate the Bank of England will likely hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting. This development offers…

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation stays at 2.8% as slowing food prices offset rising transport costs

May’s figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest rates

Evening Standard

UK inflation set to bounce back to 3%

Airfare inflation and vehicle duty are expected to have driven a fresh increase in inflation for last month.

International Business Times UK

Property Market Turning? UK House Prices Slip as Mortgage Pressure Builds, Bank of England Holds Rates High

UK house prices are stagnating as high interest rates and mortgage affordability pressures continue to weigh on buyer demand and market activity.

The Independent UK

What inflation, jobs and Iran war peace deal means for UK interest rates today

The base rate has been at 3.75 per cent since December 2025

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Slams Deepfake X Ads Claiming He Fought Bank of England's Andrew Bailey

Nigel Farage condemns AI-generated deepfake adverts falsely portraying him confronting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, underscoring rising concerns over online fraud and digital deception.

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