FTSE 100’s early promise fades as Bank of England holds rates The FTSE 100 Index closed down 11.14 points at 10,897.27. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next? The Bank of England decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fifth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank prepared to raise them if Iran war goes on The Bank of England indicated that interest rates could be hiked in response to further re-escalation of the US-Israel’s conflict with Iran. Evening Standard · Jul 30
AI Spending Boom Just Made US Economy Look Weaker Than It Really Is The U.S. economy looked surprisingly soft on paper in the second quarter. Yet beneath the headline, it may have delivered one of the strongest signals yet that the artificial intelligence investment boom is accelerating. Benzinga · Jul 30
US inflation slows in June, but reversal likely amid Middle East conflict US inflation slowed in June, but oil prices may cause a temporary easing. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 3.7 percent annually. Excluding food and energy, inflation also showed moderation. Consumer spending saw a slowdown after tax refunds faded. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates while signaling future hikes. The Economic Times · Jul 30
Borrowers not set for lower mortgage rates ‘any time soon’, warns expert More than 30 lenders have hiked rates in recent weeks amid renewed inflation fears caused by the Iran war, according to Moneyfacts. Evening Standard · Jul 30
The Latest: US and Iran trade strikes as hopes dim for a quick resolution Back-and-and-forth missile strikes between the U.S. and Iran are dimming hopes for a deal to end the war as more countries are drawn in The Independent UK · Jul 30
US economy expands 1.5% in Q2, misses forecasts despite spending rebound The US economy expanded at a slower 1.5% pace in the second quarter. Strong consumer spending and AI infrastructure investment supported overall economic activity. Imports surged, significantly weighing down the gross domestic product growth. Inflation showed signs of easing but remained above the Federal Reserve's target. The Federal Reserve kept… The Economic Times · Jul 30
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US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target Consumer spending remained resilient even as policymakers kept interest rates on hold The Guardian - US · Jul 30
The Economy Grew Less Than Expected In Q2. Core Inflation Also Remained Above The Key 2% Target The U.S. economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, less than expected. Inflation stood at 3.3%, in line with estimations. International Business Times · Jul 30
Bank of England policymakers keep rates on hold but more back hike The Bank of England decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 percent. However, three policymakers have pushed for a possible hike amid rising tensions in the Middle East. With inflation expected to touch 3.2 percent later this year, projections indicate that rates will stay above target until… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Inflation rose 3.7% last month – way above its target, fueling more public frustration The Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jul 30
UK bond yields and sterling dip after BoE holds rates steady In a move consistent with expectations, the Bank of England has kept interest rates steady at 3.75 percent. They noted domestic conditions are helping to alleviate inflationary pressures. Following this update, there were minor decreases in UK bond yields and the pound. Inflation is anticipated to climb to 3.2 percent… The Economic Times · Jul 30
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran
International Business Times · Jul 30 Treasury Yields Stay Near Decades-High After Fed Pause. Long-Term Borrowing Costs Still Under Pressure The benchmark 30-year Treasury yield remained near its highest level in almost two decades as markets weighed the Fed's latest policy decision, inflation data and expectations for additional rate hikes later this year.
Euronews · Jul 30 Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% despite inflation risks Although UK inflation fell in June, the Bank of England held interest rates steady as renewed conflict in the Middle East and volatile energy prices clouded the outlook.
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Bank holds interest rates as energy and memory chips set to lift inflation A majority of the central bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of keeping interest rates at 3.75%.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Bank of England makes interest rate decision with inflation expected to rise IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Bank of England holds interest rates – but raise this year ‘not off the table’ The rate has remained at 3.75 per cent since December 2025 – but a hike is now expected this year
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs close to $90 a barrel
Barchart · Jul 30 Stocks Climb Before the Open as Microsoft Provides a Boost, U.S. PCE Inflation Data and More Big Tech Earnings on Tap September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.48%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.02% this morning as investors cheered strong growth in Microsoft’s cloud business, signaling that massive investments in AI are beginning to pay off.
Fortune · Jul 30 How Washington's war on 'Wall Street landlords' could backfire on Gen Z renters John Burns Research and Consulting dubbed it the "Rental Inflation Bill," while ResiClub's Lance Lambert says some landlords are reluctant to get burned.
Euronews · Jul 30 Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged? Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.