‘Cheer Up’ Says the Bank
May 1st, 2008 | By Rob Mackrill | Category: International InvestingIn England, it’s local elections. In London, it’s decision time for choosing a Mayor too… Ken, Boris or Brian..?
Posts Tagged ‘ MPC ’
Was the Bank of England Right to Cut Interest Rates?
Apr 11th, 2008 | By Ben Traynor | Category: Politics & EconomicsOne quarter of one percent isn’t really that much, is it? Not when you compare yesterday’s Bank of England rate cut to the more aggressive measures taken by our cousins at the US Federal Reserve in recent months.
BOE Cuts Rate, ECB Holds Steady
Apr 10th, 2008 | By Jennifer Yousfi | Category: International InvestingThe Bank of England (BOE) cut its interest rate 25 basis points to 5.0% yesterday (Thursday) while the European Central Bank (ECB) held its rate steady at 4.0%.
Weaker Pound Stokes Inflation Fears
Apr 10th, 2008 | By Ben Traynor | Category: International InvestingI hate being wrong. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you view it), life has given me plenty of chances to get used to it. Today I’ve been handed another one. Lucky me.
This Week’s Market Mover?
Apr 9th, 2008 | By Frank Hemsley | Category: International InvestingWill there be a cut at all? Looks like a half-point is out. Gold continues to confuse – here’s how you can buy it cheaply ahead of the next leg higher. Will margin calls lead the property market lower?
Brown Leans on Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates
Apr 9th, 2008 | By Ben Traynor | Category: International InvestingThe doves are out in force. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow, and an interest rate cut is most definitely on the agenda.