Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025

Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025 after data shocks
The disappointing retail data adds to the dim economic picture in the U.K. and to the challenges facing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
Bank of England to cut interest rates four times this year - Reuters poll
The Bank of England will cut interest rates four times this year to support a flat-lining economy, economists polled by Reuters said, but they added that risks to inflation are to the upside, suggesting policymakers may end up doing less.
Bank of England should cut interest rates pre-emptively, says commitee member
Alan Taylor, the most recently appointed member of the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said the UK is 'in the last half mile on inflation' and called for a pre-emptive cut
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.
Bank of England interest rates forecast could mean huge boost for millions
The fall in the headline rate of inflation from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent was unexpected and positive news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Employment, not prices, will shape Bank of England rates as tax rises bite
The good news is not expected to last as inflation creeps up in the coming months as the rise in employer’s national insurance contributions arrives in April, higher VAT on school fees kicks in and road taxes rise. Add to that rising oil prices that could translate into higher costs for homes, transport and related services.
Slash rates six times in 2025 to avoid recession, says Bank of England official after drop in inflation
Inflation worries eased on both sides of the Atlantic, boosting markets and providing respite to beleaguered Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured).
Bank of England urged to cut interest rates 'pre-emptively' as February decision 'certain'
Alan Taylor, a member of the Bank's monetary policy committee, said the UK is 'in the last half mile on inflation'
Bank of England’s Taylor Sees Need for ‘Pre-Emptive’ Cuts to Lessen Recession Risk
Newest policy-committee member recommends taking out ‘a little insurance’ amid signs of weakening demand in a fragile economy.
Bank of England's Taylor says he expects four rate cuts in 2025
Bank of England interest rate setter Alan Taylor said on Wednesday he expected the British central bank to cut interest rates four times in 2025, twice the pace priced into financial markets at the moment.

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