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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% in surprisingly close vote

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% in a surprisingly...

5th February, 2026

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Bank of England votes narrowly to hold rates but signals reduction ahead

By William Schomberg, David Milliken and Andy Bruce LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Bank of England ke...

5th February, 2026

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Slump for UK builders eases but price pressures strong, PMI shows

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Britain's construction sector showed signs at the start of the year that i...

5th February, 2026

Image for UK borrowing costs rise as concerns about Starmer's future mount
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UK borrowing costs rise as concerns about Starmer's future mount

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British borrowing costs rose on Thursday as concerns moun...

5th February, 2026

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Bank of England set to hold rates pending clearer picture on inflation

By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rate...

5th February, 2026

Image for UK economy gathers pace at start of 2026 but cost burdens persist, PMI shows
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UK economy gathers pace at start of 2026 but cost burdens persist, PMI shows

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Activity in Britain's services sector grew strongly in Ja...

4th February, 2026

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U.S. Mortgage Lending Conditions Tighten as Approval Rates Shift

Mortgage access remains a key topic within the U.S. housing finance environment, particularly as len...

4th February, 2026

Image for Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision
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Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Tuesday as a light economic calendar made...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Morning Bid: Trump cuts India deal, Australia hikes
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Morning Bid: Trump cuts India deal, Australia hikes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Trade took a steadier tone...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Swiss National Bank Chairman says current situation not easy for policy
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Swiss National Bank Chairman says current situation not easy for policy

By John Revill ZURICH, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A combination of low inflation in Switzerland and interest...

2nd February, 2026

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Sterling steady near $1.37 as eyes turn to BoE announcement 

By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The pound held steady against the dollar on Monday near a...

2nd February, 2026

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Inflation-wary Bank of England set to keep rates on hold

By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British interest rates are likely to fall further thi...

2nd February, 2026