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Stocks mixed but pound up after Bank of England rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed down 63.54 points, 0.7%, at 9,100.77.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Bank has held rates four out of nine times since Labour took power

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates unchanged at several of its meetings since last year’s general election.

The Independent UK

Bank lowers UK interest rates but warns ‘uncertainty’ about future cuts

Governor Andrew Bailey described it as a ‘finely balanced decision’ after MPC members were forced to hold a second vote.

Evening Standard

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Voices: How the cut in interest rates might come back and bite us all

COMMENT: The flagging UK economy will get a badly needed boost from the Bank of England’s third rate cut of the year – but, says James Moore, given an unexpected jump in inflation, there could now be several unintended consequences

The Independent UK

Bank’s base rate gift signals wage rise conflict is on the way

In their economic outlook the rate setters see a threat from rising prices of food, energy and business services

The Guardian - UK

Interest rates cut to 4% but Rachel Reeves’ hopes of easing cost-of-living crisis hit by inflation jump blow

The reduction is the fifth over the past year and brings borrowing costs down to their lowest since March 2023

Evening Standard

Another Bank of England rate cut this year less likely given inflation fears and split vote – as it happened

Monetary Policy Committee has cut UK interest rates today, in a deeply split decision, but City pricing suggests another cut in 2025 is no longer fully priced in

The Guardian - UK

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FTSE 100 Live 07 August: WPP slashes dividend, index stalls amid interest rate jitters

A below par FTSE 100 index today faded from its record close amid the impact of interest rate jitters, ex-dividend trading and a mixed bag of earnings.

Evening Standard

Interest rates live: Bank of England warns surging food prices could push inflation to 4%

Governor Andrew Bailey says there is ‘genuine uncertainty’ about future interest rates

The Independent UK

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates

Quarter-point reduction expected, with City investors predicting a three-way split among rate setters

The Guardian - UK

Blue chips in favour ahead of likely Bank of England interest rates cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 21.58 points, 0.2%, at 9,164.31.

Evening Standard

Bank of England ready to cut interest rates as jobs market slows, experts say

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Borrowing costs set to ease further as Bank contends with weaker jobs market

Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4% on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs

City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday

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“Kudos to Akai’s software team”: Roger Linn uploads video that praises the MPC Live II as “the ultimate looper”

He works up a track in just two minutes

The National (Scotland)

Award-winning restaurant to be taken over by leading hospitality firm

AN award-winning restaurant in Glasgow’s west end is to be taken over by a leading hospitality firm

Barchart

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Marathon Petroleum's Report

Marathon Petroleum is expected to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit drop.

The Independent UK

Voices: Inflation has delivered a nasty shock – but don’t panic just yet...

COMMENT: The Bank of England can still cut rates at its August meeting, reassures James Moore. So, this blip may prove temporary...

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The Guardian - UK

UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away

Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy

Evening Standard

Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

The Independent UK

Voices: If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution

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The Quiet Rise of Stablecoin: Are You Ready to Shop and Bank Differently?

Major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are exploring their own stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to the dollar—as a way to slash transaction costs and lock in...

The Guardian - UK

Growing signs of slowdown in UK jobs market, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey warns of ‘significant decline in wage growth in year ahead’ as Bank prepares for interest rates decision

The Independent UK

Voices: Don’t panic, chancellor – there’s still hope for interest rate cuts

COMMENT: Forget homeowners with tracker mortgages or those desperate for a better deal – the person who’s hurting the most from the Bank of England’s decision not to lower interest rates is Rachel Reeves, says James Moore

The Guardian - UK

Bank’s rate decision leaves frustrated Reeves praying for an August cut

Lower interest rates will be a lever for growth but the Middle East conflict and rising food prices will have troubled MPC

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