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Mortgage approvals to home buyers dipped to two-year low in January

January’s figure marked the first time since January 2024 that mortgage approvals for house purchases had fallen below 60,000.

Evening Standard

Good news for property owners as UK house price growth was steady in February

Housing market is likely to recover in the coming quarters, Nationwide’s report said

The Independent UK

House price growth 'steady' while expectations grow for property market activity boost this year

Housing market activity is likely to recover in the coming quarters, Nationwide’s report said.

Evening Standard

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FTSE 100 share index records biggest fall since November as Iran war drives up oil and gas prices – as it happened

US-Israel war with Iran hits shares in travel companies, and the pound, although oil producers and weapons makers are rallying

The Guardian - UK

UK home sales fall month-on-month in ‘significant’ dip since summer

‘Momentum is building beneath the surface, particularly in northern markets’

The Independent UK

UK home sales fall by 5% month-on-month in first ‘significant’ dip since summer

Buyers remain cautious after a period of instability towards the end of 2025, a property expert said.

Evening Standard

How long should I fix my mortgage deal for as interest rates continue to fall?

There’s more to consider than just the expense of interest on your property’s deal

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March interest rate cut is ‘genuinely open question’, says Andrew Bailey

The governor of the Bank of England said on Tuesday he will need to be confident he has seen ‘enough further evidence’ before backing another cut.

Evening Standard

US tariffs are ‘here to stay’, warns Bank of England rate-setter

Alan Taylor indicated that tariffs could lead to shockwaves across the economy for ‘many years’.

Evening Standard

Cooling UK inflation fuels expectations of March interest rate cut

Lower food and gas prices push inflation down to 3%, increasing expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in March.

Euronews

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest level since last March.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 18 February: BAE and Glencore power new record, interest rate cut seen

The annual rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March, opening the door to another interest rate cut next month.

Evening Standard

March cut to UK interest rates more likely after inflation drops to 10-month low; London house prices fall – as it happened

FTSE 100 hits record high after UK inflation falls to 3% in January, thanks to cheaper petrol and air fares, and a slowdown in food inflation

The Guardian - UK

Inflation expected to fall to lowest level for nearly a year – what does this mean for interest rates?

The figures are likely to reinforce expectations of another interest rate cut, possibly as soon as next month

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Evening Standard

What could upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK?

Most experts predict inflation fell back sharply to 3% in January from 3.4% in December.

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Micro-OLED is the VR upgrade I've been waiting for

This is something worth shouting about for high-end tethered headsets.

The Independent UK

Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates decision in February

Savers can still get up to 4.5 per cent with an easy access saver

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

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Evening Standard

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Lower as Tech and Crypto are Routed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.38%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.23%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Evening Standard

US tech malaise and mining deal flop weigh on FTSE

The Bank of England left the bank rate unchanged at 3.75%.

Barchart

Stocks Retreat as Tech Stocks Fall and the US Labor Market Weakens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.29%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Evening Standard

Bank of England holds interest rates but future cuts ‘likely’

It came as the central bank also warned that economic growth is now set to be weaker than previously expected.

Barchart

Stocks Extend Slump as Tech Rout Deepens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.40%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.55%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts

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