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Friday briefing: The Bank of England interest rate cut suggests there are more gloomy times ahead

In today’s newsletter: The Bank also downgraded its growth forecast for the UK, piling pressure on Labour to turn its rousing rhetoric on economic expansion into reality

The Guardian - UK

Treasury Secretary's New Plan To Lower Interest Rates

Treasury Secretary Bessent introduces a new strategy to target long-term interest rates, distinct from the Federal Reserve's typical approach. President Tr...

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Dollar Slightly Higher as T-Note Yields Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.07%. The dollar on Thursday rose modestly after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Also, higher T-note yields on Thursday were favorable for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee supported the dollar when he said fiscal...

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Tariff Fears and Weather Woes: How Uncertainty is Fueling Grain Market Volatility

Market analyst Darin Newsom believes current market fluctuations are driven by news headlines and manipulation, similar to 2017-2020, and that while some technical indicators may still be relevant, the market's reaction to news, including potential tariff increases and weather concerns, creates uncertainty and volatility across various sectors, impacting investor behavior…

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Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

Evening Standard

Dollar Firms on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.29%. The dollar today is higher on some mild short covering after two days of losses. The dollar also garnered some support after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Higher T-note yields today are favorable for the dollar. Limiting gains...

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Gloomy growth forecast adds to Rachel Reeves’ woes

The Bank of England cut interest rates but halved its growth forecast.

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% as it downgrades growth forecast

The Bank voted to reduce the cost of borrowing on Thursday, but slashed its growth forecasts for the UK economy.

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%

A London homeowner with a £300,000 tracker mortgage will see monthly repayments fall around £43 from £1,710 to £1,667.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves hit by gloomy UK growth forecast despite interest rate cut to 4.5%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent but downgraded forecasts on growth

The Independent UK

Interest rates fall to 4.5 per cent – will your mortgage get cheaper?

The base rate is down 25 basis points and some lenders have already priced in the cut

The Independent UK

What does the Bank of England interest rate cut mean for mortgages and savings?

Decision will lead to lower borrowing costs for those on trackers – but fixed-rate deals will stay the same

The Guardian - UK

What the latest interest rates vote means for your mortgage, savings and bills

The Bank of England has held the base rate to 3.75 per cent, the lowest level in three years

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and halves UK growth forecast

Latest quarter-point reduction comes with warning households face inflation of 3.7% by autumn

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Bank Of England Expected To Cut Interest Rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to 4.50% despite inflation concerns, driven by economic challenges and global trends.

The Independent UK

Home repossessions increase but mortgage arrears on ‘downward trend’

While pressures remain, the challenges of higher interest rates and cost-of-living increases have started to ease, UK Finance said.

Fortune

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump agree that credit card interest rates are too high. A new bill in Congress to cap them could do more harm than good, experts say

A new bill sponsored by Sens. Sanders and Hawley would cap credit card APRs, but that could reduce access to credit and credit card rewards programs.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England expects to cut interest rates again after slashing growth forecasts – as it happened

UK central bank cuts interest rates, and warns growth will be half as fast as expected this year, sending pound sliding

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The Independent UK

Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time in six months later Thursday even though inflation remains above its target

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates amid UK economic gloom

Growth forecasts likely to be downgraded, with rate-setting committee tipped to cut lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%

The Independent UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% but UK growth downgraded

Bank MPC votes to cut borrowing costs but also slashes short-term growth forecasts for economy in blow to Rachel Reeves

Evening Standard

UK interest rates set to fall at Bank of England meeting on Thursday

Experts are predicting a rate cut to 4.5% – but signs of rising inflation leave the Bank walking ‘a tightrope’ for future reductions this year.

International Business Times

Santander Reports Record Profit For Third Straight Year

Spanish banking giant Santander announced record annual profits for a third consecutive year on Wednesday as a strong commercial performance offset the impact of falling interest rates.

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Dollar Slides with Bond Yields on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.94%. The dollar tumbled Tuesday as trade worries eased after the US delayed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada late Monday. Also, China’s restrained response to US tariffs eased concerns of a broader trade war. The stabilization of stock prices Tuesday...

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Have U.S. Long-Term Interest Rates Peaked?

U.S. long-term interest rates remain stubbornly high in February 2025. While the Fed continues to cut the short-term Fund Funds Rate, the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond futures remain not far from the most recent February 2023 low as they consolidate and search for direction.

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