Relief in Gaza as political crises rattle markets and send gold to new heights
It’s been a tumultuous week for markets, as political crises in seemingly all corners of the globe tested…
Bank of England governor hails “positivity and innovation” driving North East economy
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has praised the North East’s “positivity” and “impressive innovation,” saying the region…
Why the Bank of England’s new stance on stablecoins could be a big deal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey signalled a notable shift in tone on cryptocurrencies this week, suggesting that…
Fed Independence Defended by ECB, BoE Amid Political Pressure – News and Statistics
Sep 3, 2025 French ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau stated on Wednesday that central bank independence is…
Trump’s ‘damaging’ attacks on Fed could spark higher inflation, says Bank of England chief
Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England (BoE), has warned that US president Donald Trump’s attacks…
Weak growth and inactive workforce pose market risks, Bailey warns
That combination—muted wage growth but elevated borrowing costs—could further test affordability in the mortgage market. Lenders are already…
A Split Bank of England Cuts Rates
(Bloomberg) — The Bank of England reduced interest rates to a more than two-year low in a closer-than-expected…
Broke Britain: how the Bank of England wrecked the economy
In February 2020, a few weeks before Britain was thrown into lockdown, Sajid Javid resigned as chancellor of…
Bank of England’s Bailey backs IMF to help fix problems in global economy
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday the International Monetary Fund…
Markets expect Bank of England to cut base rate in August
“I think that the path of interest rates will continue to be gradually downwards,” he said in an…
Bank of England’s Bailey defends bond programme after Reform UK criticism
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey defended the central bank’s programme of government…
Bank of England says world is ‘highly unpredictable’ as it holds interest rate at 4.25%
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England warned Thursday about the “highly unpredictable” geopolitical environment as it kept…