Bank of England policy setter warns of inflation risk and slowing interest rate cuts

Growing divergence between US and UK monetary policy could increase inflation risks in Britain and complicate the path of interest rate cuts, a Bank of England (BoE) policymaker has warned. Megan ...

We All Benefit from an Independent Federal Reserve

It is reasonable for a political movement to question the need for old institutions. Some institutions, however, are worth ...

Consumer confidence edges up as new year brings ‘resilience’

Consumer confidence inched up this month despite remaining in negative territory, a leading survey has indicated, ...

Week ahead for FX, bonds: Fed rate decision in focus

Focus will return to economics and monetary policy in the week ahead, with a Federal Reserve meeting likely to be the ...

Barclays: Is There Still Value Ahead Following A Strong Share Price Rally?

Barclays PLC lifts RoTE targets for 2025-26 on resilient revenues and cost cuts, despite regulatory risks. Click for this BCS ...

Bank of England's Greene says she is still worried about inflation pressures

Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Friday she remained worried about signs of the pace of wage growth ...

Divergence Between Fed and BOE Would Push Up U.K. Inflation, BOE's Greene Says — Update

President Trump has repeatedly demanded the Fed lower interest rates, criticizing its Chair Jerome Powell for being "too late," which has led to questions around the central bank's independence from ...

Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%

The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 ...