Hawkish rise 10 days before local elections is seen as a signal of independence from politics Turkey’s central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates to 50% …
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Surging interest rates are intensifying the challenges for the U.S. economy and threatening to derail the Federal Reserve’s drive to tame inflation without causing a …
Mortgage rates dip below 5% as NatWest, TSB, Nationwide and other lenders reduce their deals in a ‘growing rate war’ Helen Dickinson, chief executive of …
Decision follows 14 consecutive rises and fall in inflation as concerns grow over strength of economy Business live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Goldman Sachs has lowered its forecast for peak UK interest to 5.5%, meaning one more increase …
Central bank’s president hints this may be the peak for rates in drive to bring down stubborn inflation The European Central Bank has raised interest …
Decision will ease some pressure on UK homebuyers and people seeking remortgage deals HSBC and NatWest have announced a fresh round of mortgage rate cuts …
When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a high-profile speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, many analysts think he could make one thing clear: That …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the Bank of England’s interest rate decision at noon Bank of England poised to raise …
Fears remain over stubborn inflation but slowing economy likely to fuel more cautious approach from rate-setters, say analysts ‘It’s a bloodbath’: UK homeowners on variable …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK mortgage approvals rise in June. UK retail financial services set for biggest overhaul in …
Moves by Nationwide, HSBC and TSB come after fall in inflation eases fears over future interest rate rises Business live updates – latest news Several …
Small drops in average rates for two- and five-year fixed mortgages follow easing of inflation rate in June Borrowers received a glimmer of good news …
Annual rate back on downward path, which eases pressure on Bank of England Business live updates – latest news UK inflation fell further than expected …
UK mortgage rates held steady today, as a new report shows that rising interest rates have reversed rise in household wealth UK housing slowdown hits …
Overall, UK economy resilient to higher interest rates, as UK banks pass stress tests, Bank saysTreasury watchdog prepares to warn that rising UK interest rates …
Average rate rises to 6.66%, according to Moneyfacts, in more bad news for homeowners UK interest rates likely to rise again despite slowing labour market …
Moneyfacts reports that average two-year fixed mortgage rate is now 6.66%, highest since 2008 Full story: Record UK pay growth adds to pressure for interest …
Rolling coverage of his latest economic and financial news Speaking of warning shots… the Treasury Committee has given UK banks another blast for not increasing …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Young adults pay heaviest price for Britain’s exploding mortgage timebomb Shares in European defence companies are …
Move brings borrowing costs to highest level since April 2008 as Bank intensifies efforts to control inflation Business live – latest updates The Bank of …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Labour piles pressure on Sunak with plan to prevent ‘mortgage catastrophe’1.4m UK mortgage holders face 20% …
ONS figures show stabilising energy prices offset by rise cost of air fairs, holidays and second-hand cars The UK’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained unchanged …
Economists warn UK could fall into recession if interest rates hit 6% Pay rises and warm weather drive surprise rise in Next salesGrocery inflation in …
Prime minister says no new support available for households struggling to pay loans Business live – latest updates Rishi Sunak has ruled out extra help …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Lib Dems call for emergency mortgage protection fund What steps could government take to help …