FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - Caught on Camera

Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?

The Bank of England has kept rates unchanged for the sixth time in a row.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Dollar Weakens with Crude Oil Prices and T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a new 1.5-month high today and is down by -0.20%. The dollar is under pressure today after WTI crude oil prices fell more than -2%, easing inflation expectations and a dovish factor for Fed policy. Lower T-note yields today are also weighing on...

Barchart · Sep 17

Stocks Rally as Crude Prices and Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.91% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.31%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.91%, and September E-mini Nasdaq...

Barchart · Sep 17

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% in 6-3 split vote as inflation hits five-month high

The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at 3.75%, but three of its nine policymakers voted to raise it, exposing a divided committee as the energy shock from the Iran war pushes inflation to a five-month high of 3.1%.

Euronews · Sep 17

Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank warns Iran war could mean future hike

The decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% marks the sixth time in a row that the MPC has not changed borrowing costs.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

UK interest rates held by Bank of England – what it means for you

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The Independent UK · Sep 17

Bank of England warns interest rate rise ‘likely’ if Trump’s war in Iran continues

The Bank of England has held UK interest rates despite inflation hike

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises

Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

U.S. Stock Futures Rally as Bond Yields Fall on Fed’s Inflation Resolve

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.90%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.09% this morning as Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s resolve to combat inflation reassured markets, driving bond yields lower and boosting sentiment.

Barchart · Sep 17

Global Market: European shares advance as investors await Bank of England decision

European shares rose on Thursday as falling crude oil prices and stabilising bond markets improved investor sentiment following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The STOXX 600 and DAX gained 0.5%, led by travel and technology stocks. Energy shares declined, while investors awaited the Bank of England’s interest-rate decision.

The Economic Times · Sep 17