Monetary Policy Committee

The Case for Lowering Interest Rates Amidst Inflation Concerns

In a delicate economic balancing act, the Bank of England faces a pivotal decision on interest rates. The prevailing debate…

2 years ago

Bank of England Holds Steady Amidst Economic Challenges

The Bank of England's recent decision to maintain historically high-interest rates reflects its commitment to navigating a challenging economic landscape.…

2 years ago

The Bank of England’s Vigilant Monitoring of Interest Rates Maintains Stability in the Face of Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of England's upcoming interest rate decision underscores the fine balance it must strike in managing inflation and supporting…

2 years ago

Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Holds Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of England has opted to keep the Bank Rate at 5.25% until at least July, marking a pause…

2 years ago

Ghana delivers biggest rate hike ever at emergency meeting

Ghana's central bank on Wednesday delivered its biggest rate hike ever, a 300 basis point increase to 22%, at an…

3 years ago

UK unemployment hits 48-year low, pushing up pay

Britain's jobless rate hit a 48-year low in the first three months of 2022 and employers paid bigger bonuses to…

4 years ago

Bank of England raises rates to 0.75%, less sure about future moves

The Bank of England raised interest rates on Thursday for a third meeting running, as expected, but softened its language…

4 years ago

Crown, forint expected to firm as interest rates rise

The Czech crown and the Hungarian forint will extend gains in the coming year as their central banks hike rates…

4 years ago