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Interest rates rise to 5.25% for first time in 15 years

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the 14th time in a row today, by 0.25%. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted by a 6-3 majority in favour of the rate rise.

The Week

More pain in store – tough-talking Bank raises UK interest rates and a few eyebrows

Rise to 5.25% comes as no surprise but Bank of England’s language will frighten many

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England says interest rates will remain high for at least two years

Policymakers vote for quarter-point rise to 5.25%, the 14th increase in a row, as Bank rules out prospect of recession

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Bank of England raises interest rates to new 15-year high of 5.25% in 14th consecutive hike

But the hike was smaller than the half-point ‘jumbo hike’ last month, signalling that Threadneedle Street is slowing down in its battle with inflation

Evening Standard

The Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 15-year high

The Bank of England has raised UK interest rates to a fresh 15-year high - from 5 to 5.25.

The National (Scotland)

Bank of England hikes interest rates for 14th consecutive time despite inflation slowdown

Central bank raises interest rates to highest level since February 2008

The Independent UK

Bank of England accused of over-reacting after raising interest rates to 5.25% – as it happened

Protests take place outside the Bank as it increases rates again, although inflation is expected to drop to 5% by end of the year

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FTSE 100 Live: Bank of England interest rate rise due, Next ups profit guidance, shares fall

The Bank of England’s long-running fight against inflation will today see interest rates hit at least 5.25%.

Evening Standard

Bank of England set to join Fed in raising interest rates again amid high UK inflation

The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates for the 14th time in a row to a fresh 15-year high and keep the door open for further increases as it tries to tamp down persistently high inflation

The Independent UK

Robinhood Q2 Earnings: Loss Expected, Focus On Retail Trading Activity

Investors await results as higher interest rates and declining transaction revenues impact performance.

Zenger

Interest rates – live: Rates hit 15-year high as ‘mounting cash pressures’ push Wilko to brink of collapse

Central bank hikes its base rate by a further 0.25 percentage points to hit 5.25

The Independent UK

Bank of England poised to raise UK interest rates to 5.25%

Fears remain over stubborn inflation but slowing economy likely to fuel more cautious approach from rate-setters, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

Bond Basics: How to Reduce the Risks

Bonds have risks you won't find in other types of investments. Find out how to spot risky bonds and how to avoid them.

Kiplinger

‘Imagine no recession, it’s easy if you try.’ Bank of America flip-flops on its recession call, arguing a ‘soft landing’ is on the way

The investment bank has been predicting a recession since the summer of 2022. A full year later, it’s having second thoughts.

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The Conversation

To fight financial illiteracy, we mapped our money system as waterworks

Over the past decade, the super-rich and large corporations have been able to borrow at record low interest rates. This influx of easy money has shored up markets for yacht-backed-loans and securities, dividends, share buy-backs, and merger and acquisition deals.

The Independent UK

Sunak claims ‘light at end of tunnel’ on inflation as Bank of England set to raise rates again

His comments came as the Bank of England prepared to hike interest rates to the highest level since February 2008

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) vs. Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF): Which Stock Should You Add to Your Watchlist This Month?

Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the P&C insurance industry remained resilient and is poised for continued growth, driven by stable demand and rapid adoption of emerging technologies. Moreover, the sector benefits significantly from higher interest rates. So, let’s compare prominent insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) and Fairfax Financial (FRFH) to determine a…

The Guardian - UK

Rising UK interest rates force homebuyers to take on longer mortgages

Builder Taylor Wimpey says Bank of England stance has weakened housing market

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The Guardian - UK

Wall Street opens in the red amid global market rout after US credit downgrade – as it happened

Global stock markets tumble after Fitch downgrade; US ADP jobs report much stronger than expected

Evening Standard

Bank of England set to raise interest rates above 5% today

The City braces for a hike of at least a quarter-point, taking base rates to their highest since 2008

The Guardian - UK

TUC urges Bank of England to halt ‘reckless’ interest rate increases

Unions say widespread job losses in recent months have left UK ‘teetering on the brink of recession’

Kiplinger

How Much Can You Make Renting Your Home?

With rising interest rates curbing the housing boom, have you thought about renting out your property instead? Here's what to consider.

The Independent UK

Banks under fire as HSBC profits surge while borrowers are squeezed

The chair of the Treasury Committee said the latest figures show major lenders are not sufficiently passing on higher interest rates to savers

The Conversation

Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations

The campaign to fight U.S. inflation by upping interest rates has been going on for a year and a half – and its impacts are being felt around the world.

The Guardian - UK

HSBC more than doubles profits as interest rates soar

Bank says it earned £17bn in first half and will hand more money back to shareholders

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