MPC deals blow to Rishi Sunak but leaves door open to post-election cut
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Bank of England data points to continuing impact of high borrowing costs on households
Federal Reserve and Bank of England weigh case for reducing borrowing costs as voters prepare to go to polls
Use of a central bank lending facility has shot up after short-term lending rates surged briefly
Consumer price growth of 2.3% exceeds forecasts
Ben Broadbent believes direct effects of pandemic and war in Ukraine have now ‘faded’
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general election
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stance
Bailey hails ‘encouraging news’ on inflation but says ‘more evidence’ needed
Investors raise short positions to 16-month high as conviction grows that UK borrowing costs will fall ahead of US
It may be a bumpy ride, although the latest evidence is encouraging
Investors predict MPC will maintain interest at 5.25% when it meets on Thursday
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Former governor says central bank ‘tarnished’ record by keeping interest rates low as price pressures intensified
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage rates
Official data suggests property market recovery is continuing despite recent rise in quoted rates
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest rates
Competition in savings and mortgage markets and rate cut expectations weigh on margins
Pound rises against dollar as chief economist Huw Pill sets a different tone from deputy governor
As interest rates stay higher for longer, those looking to refinance face some difficult choices
Rate of price increases falls below US for first time since 2022
Average earnings increased 5.6% in three months to February despite weaker jobs market
Former Fed chair highlights shortcomings in modelling but does not call for policymakers to publish own rate projections
Rishi Sunak hoped to go to the polls in the autumn with cheaper mortgages and lower taxes
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