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Interest rates: Why did the Bank stick to 4% and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard

Interest rates held at 4% but ‘door open’ for a post-Budget cut

The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee opted to keep the rates the same at the final meeting before the autumn Budget.

Evening Standard

The Hidden Price You Pay When You Wait To Buy Your First Home

Delaying your first home purchase could cost you big. Discover how much money first-time buyers risk losing by waiting to enter the market.

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Dollar Retreats on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down today by -0.30%. The dollar is retreating today after a report from Challenger showed US job cuts in October surged +175% y/y by the most in 22 years, bolstering the outlook for the Fed to keep cutting interest rates. Also, the dollar is...

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Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 4% is not all doom and gloom

Close-run vote raises hopes of rates cut in December, with inflation said to have peaked at 3.8%

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England makes big interest rate decision ahead of Budget

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The Independent UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 4% and says inflation "has peaked"

The next cut in the cost of borrowing is now expected in December just before Christmas

Evening Standard

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Bank of England says inflation has ‘peaked’ as interest rates kept at 4%

Members of the nine-strong committee pointed to a ‘gradual’ easing of rates in the longer term.

Evening Standard

Bank of England opens door to December rate cut as it signals inflation has peaked

Policymakers keep borrowing costs at 4% before crucial budget while also warning of persistent weak growth

The Guardian - UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England holds rates in boost to savers ahead of Budget

The base rate remains at 4% though there will immediately be an expectation of a December cut

The Independent UK

Bank of England says UK inflation has peaked after leaving rates at 4%; US job cuts jump as firms turn to AI – as it happened

Economists predict UK rate cuts in December, after narrow vote to hold Bank Rate at 4% today

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 06 November: BT and bank shares rally, Diageo falls on weaker guidance

Bank of England policymakers are in the spotlight on the day of their latest Interest rate decision.

Evening Standard

UK interest rates set to stay at 4%, but policymakers ‘deeply divided’

Most economists agree that there will be divisions among the nine-person committee when it comes to this week’s vote.

Evening Standard

7 Risky Loans That Destroy Couples Faster Than Divorce

Financial stress is one of the biggest relationship killers—and it often starts with the wrong kind of debt. While some loans can help couples build stability, others quietly tear it apart. From hidden fees to skyrocketing interest rates, certain borrowing choices create emotional tension, mistrust, and long-term financial damage. Understanding…

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RBA keeps interest rates on hold, leaving borrowers looking further ahead for relief

As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate steady at 3.6%. Its board unanimously agreed it was better to “remain cautious” on interest rates.

The Guardian - AU

RBA holds official interest rate at 3.6% while warning of rising house prices and rents

Reserve Bank’s decision to leave cash rate at 3.6% was widely expected and major banks predict no interest rates cut until 2026

AAP

Shares drop to six-week low as RBA leaves rates on hold

The local bourse fell 0.9 per cent to close at its lowest level since September 26 after the Reserve Bank suggested it might not adjust rates for some time.

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5 Ways Fewer Jobs for Everyone Else Might Help Your Finances

Over the last few years, the Fed has been paying attention to various economic indicators to determine how to proceed with interest rate decisions, one of which is job creation in the United States....

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I Asked ChatGPT What More Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the Economy — Here’s What It Said

The Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 2025. ChatGPT explains how lower rates may impact inflation, housing, jobs and the stock market.

Evening Standard

Bank ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates but decision a close call, experts say

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will make its next decision on interest rates on Thursday.

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I’m a Financial Advisor: The 5 Best Places To Invest Your Cash When Interest Rates Fall

The Federal Reserve's long-awaited interest rate cut finally arrived in September, when the central bank lowered its benchmark overnight...

International Business Times UK

US and Canada Slash Interest Rates as Economic Pressures Mount — But Will It Be Enough to Avert a Slowdown?

The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada have both cut their benchmark interest rates by 0.25% to stimulate economic activity amid ongoing challenges.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Ken Henry’s nature laws warning, Australia knocked out of Women’s Cricket World Cup, and will interest rates go up?

Former treasury secretary says developers will take advantage of law as it is currently drafted; and is it possible interest rates could rise before they fall again?

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Dollar Pushes Higher on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2.75-month high on Thursday and finished up by +0.29%. Higher T-note yields on Thursday were positive for the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2.5-week high. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday on hawkish comments from Fed...

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Dollar Climbs with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 3-week high today and is up by +0.19%. Higher T-note yields today are positive for the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2.5-week high. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday on hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell,...

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