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UK GDP growth 'could keep interest rates high', analysts warn
News UK GDP growth was registered as being 0.1% in February. But, there are concerns it could delay Bank of England interest rate cuts.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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When will interest rates fall? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for six months. But when could the base rate go down?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Could a rise in US interest rates hike the Bank of England base rate?
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned US interest rates could rise due to inflation. But what impact could this have on the Bank of England’s decision-making?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Non-essential consumer spending falls to lowest levels since September 2022
Consumer spending hit an 18-month low in March amid spike in housing costs and damp weather, Barclays reveals
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Shop price inflation falls to lowest level ‘since cost of living crisis began’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) measure of shop price inflation shows consumer prices fell last month compared to February.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Analysis Elon Musk is the enigmatic billionaire behind Tesla, Space X and most recently, Twitter. But how did he make his fortune?
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation was 3.4% in the twelve months to February. But are your household costs rising by more or less than the UK average?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England MPC meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 5.25% at its March meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, and where are interest rates heading?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation: consumer price index release dates
UK inflation has fallen from its peak and is currently at 3.4%. When is the next Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, and will inflation continue to slow down?
By Katie Williams Last updated