The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

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

Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Narrow Bank of England vote puts end of interest rate-cutting cycle in sight

Another reduction expected next year but monetary policy committee is deeply divided over inflation prospects

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

Inflation is up 2.7% over the last year despite Trump’s claims ‘prices are down’

Prices on numerous goods spike as the labor market continues to be sluggish

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for almost three years

Today’s decision from the Bank will mean cheaper home loans for millions of property owners with tracker mortgages

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

BoE delivers Christmas rate cut after cooler-than-expected inflation

Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% in pre-Christmas boost for struggling economy

Rate-setters back quarter-point cut after steep fall in inflation and weak economic data but vote remained close

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

Stocks Climb Before the Open on Micron Boost Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.74% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Micron boosted sentiment.

Barchart · Dec 18, 2025

Which country spends the most on gifts at Christmas?

EU Christmas spending surges in 2025 as inflation nudges prices up and regulators tighten toy safety standards.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

Intuit CEO says Gen Z is staving off recession by putting it on plastic: 'Credit card balances are up 36-37%, but they still have jobs’

Gen Z is making more money, adjusting for inflation, than previous generations at their age, but their dollars aren’t going as far as before.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2025