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FTSE 100 and sterling rise after Bank of England rate cut

In a split vote, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted five to four to reduce interest rates.

Evening Standard

‘We’ll Be in These Stocks 10, 20 Years’: Warren Buffett’s $30 Billion Bet Gets a Big Boost as Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 30-Year High

The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a three-decade high on Friday, marking another landmark shift for a country long accustomed to near-zero rates and unconventional monetary policy.

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Dollar Recovers as EUR/USD Weakens

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher as Eurozone fiscal concerns weighed on EUR/USD. The dollar also found some support today after US weekly jobless claims fell as expected. The dollar initially moved lower today due to...

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Interest rates reduced to near three-year low but further cuts a ‘closer call’

Economists think the pace of interest rate cuts will slow next year as the Bank gets closer to what it deems a ‘neutral’ rate.

Evening Standard

Online Banks Still Lead on Rates, But Is Switching Worth it Now?

As interest rates trend down, online banks keep an edge on yields, but service, access and flexibility still matter. Here’s how the trade-offs stack up.

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Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard

ECB holds interest rates as eurozone economic growth remains robust

The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target.

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Bank of England cuts key interest rate from 4% to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months as stubbornly high inflation that has plagued British consumers and businesses starts to ease

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for almost three years

Today’s decision from the Bank will mean cheaper home loans for millions of property owners with tracker mortgages

Evening Standard

Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Evening Standard

Rate Cuts Make These 3 Income ETFs More Attractive Than Ever

Low interest rates can give dividend stocks, real estate investment trusts, and corporate bonds a boost; these ETFs allow investors to capitalize.

MarketBeat

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% in pre-Christmas boost for struggling economy

Rate-setters back quarter-point cut after steep fall in inflation and weak economic data but vote remained close

The Guardian - UK

Modest but steady economic growth lets Europe get by without an interest rate cut

Interest rates in Europe are going to stay right where they are at a meeting of European Central Bank officials

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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The Independent UK

Interest rates live: Reeves says cut could knock £100 off monthly mortgage payments for first-time buyers

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

The Guardian - UK

More UK interest rate cuts expected in 2026 after Bank of England lowers borrowing costs to near three-year low – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today

The Conversation

Will the Australian dollar keep rising in 2026? 3 factors to watch in the new year

After several years of steadily declining, the Australian dollar staged a meaningful recovery in 2025, culminating in a two-cent rally over the past month.

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Dollar Pushes Higher as Stocks Weaken

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.24%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen on Wednesday was positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen....

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Budget and the Bees

9 Tips for Paying Off Car Loans Without Refinancing

That new car smell fades fast, but unfortunately, the monthly payment hangs around for years. With interest rates fluctuating unpredictably, refinancing isn’t always the best option or even possible for everyone. However, that doesn’t mean you are stuck with that loan for the full 60 or 72 months.

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Dollar Gains on Weakness in the British Pound and Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen today is positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen. The...

Evening Standard

Boost for Reeves as inflation drops to 3.2% in November

Bigger than expected drop opens the way for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Stocks surge amid inflation cheer, interest rate set to fall

The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month, paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow.

Euronews

GDP growth forecasts: Which European economies will have the highest growth?

After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?

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Where is the Dollar Index Heading in 2026?

The dollar index has been trading around the 100 pivot point since mid-April, with most of its price action below that level. With lower interest rates on the horizon in 2026, it may not be long before the index falls below the first technical support level.

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The Salary You Need for a $500,000 Home Keeps Climbing

With home prices holding firm and mortgage rates still elevated, here’s what it takes to afford a $500,000 home in today’s market.

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