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Bank of England Base rate & other news

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    Fingers crossed for some stability in 2025 both domestically and on the world stage.

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      Originally posted by Martin@AS Financial View Post
      Fingers crossed for some stability in 2025 both domestically and on the world stage.
      Sadly stability isn't enough, we also need prosperity and growth.

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        Base rate reduced to 4.5%

        Full report here:

        https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone.../february-2025

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          Bank of England's Bailey says inflation is slowing, 2025 jump will not last

          Am interesting report from Reuters:

          https://www.reuters.com/markets/bank...st-2025-02-17/

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            As you were.

            No surprises here given the inflationary challenges that the BOE are experiencing at the moment.

            Bank Rate maintained at 4.5% - March 2025

            Full report here:

            https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone...025/march-2025

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              Originally posted by Martin@AS Financial View Post
              As you were.

              No surprises here given the inflationary challenges that the BOE are experiencing at the moment.

              Bank Rate maintained at 4.5% - March 2025

              Full report here:

              https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone...025/march-2025
              Elephant in the bank; keep interest rates high it's the only thing stopping the pound from crashing.
              "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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                Bank Rate reduced to 4.25% - May 2025

                Interestingly, 2 members wanted to go with a 0.5% reduction.

                Full report:

                https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone.../2025/may-2025

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                  Originally posted by Martin@AS Financial View Post
                  Bank Rate reduced to 4.25% - May 2025

                  Interestingly, 2 members wanted to go with a 0.5% reduction.

                  Full report:

                  https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone.../2025/may-2025
                  2 members with enough sense to see that a big emergency cut is needed.

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                    Originally posted by willendure View Post

                    2 members with enough sense to see that a big emergency cut is needed.

                    According to the BOE Chief Economist, base rate cuts need to slow down to curb inflation:

                    https://www.cityam.com/interest-rate...says-huw-pill/

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                      Originally posted by Martin@AS Financial View Post


                      According to the BOE Chief Economist, base rate cuts need to slow down to curb inflation:

                      https://www.cityam.com/interest-rate...says-huw-pill/
                      They are a bunch of out-of-touch c***s. Current inflation is caused by increased utility charges not by consumer spending. Curb the utilities and inflation will drop.
                      "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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