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UK government borrowing costs hit 5% as Iran war fuels bond market sell-off

Yields on 10-year debt reach highest since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns of faster interest rate rises

The Guardian - UK

Bank should not rush into hiking rates in face of Iran war, says MPC member

Alan Taylor said the current energy price shock and impact on inflation and growth would require a ‘full effort’ from Bank policymakers.

Evening Standard

Markets bet on three interest rate hikes as Iran stance threatens inflation shock for UK

Rising oil and gas prices are expected to damage Western economies and traders have betted on rates to go up throughout the year

The Independent UK

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UK mortgage interest rates expected to rise despite Trump’s Iran pause

Bank of England likely to make two quarter-point increases amid sustained rise in inflation, investors believe

The Guardian - UK

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MusicRadar

How Trump’s Iran war could derail the economy – and the Labour government

POLITICS EXPLAINED: If the bombing of energy infrastructure continues, Rachel Reeves could be left with another crisis just as the public finances were about to turn a corner, as Sean O’Grady explains

The Independent UK

Interest rate cuts not on the horizon, Bank of England governor says

The Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

The Bank left rates unchanged in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Evening Standard

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

Policymakers voted unanimously to keep rates at 3.75%, with cuts now looking to be off the table as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.

Evening Standard

BoE delivers message Britons don’t want to hear as inflation – and rates – look set to rise

Decision to hold interest rates is backed by gloomy assessment of economy as Iran war pushes up oil prices

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England unanimously votes to press pause on interest rates as Iran worries grow

City still thinks borrowing costs will fall – but not until later this year

The Independent UK

Bank holds UK interest rates at 3.75% and stands ‘ready to act’ over Iran war

The Bank of England left rates unchanged in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

Evening Standard

UK interest rate cut hopes dashed as Iran war sends energy prices soaring

The Bank of England is not expected to cut interest rates amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

UK interest rate cut off the table amid Middle East conflict, economists say

It is expected the Bank of England will keep borrowing costs unchanged at 3.75% in March.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war – and a rise could be ahead

Markets predict Bank of England will hold rates in 2026 as bond yields soar on forecasts of prolonged conflict

Barchart

Marathon Petroleum Stock: Is MPC Outperforming the Energy Sector?

Marathon Petroleum has outpaced the broader energy sector over the past year and analysts are fairly bullish about its future prospects.

Barchart

Is Phillips 66 Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Phillips 66 has outpaced the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, and analysts remain fairly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Evening Standard

March interest rate cut is ‘genuinely open question’, says Andrew Bailey

The governor of the Bank of England said on Tuesday he will need to be confident he has seen ‘enough further evidence’ before backing another cut.

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Evening Standard

US tariffs are ‘here to stay’, warns Bank of England rate-setter

Alan Taylor indicated that tariffs could lead to shockwaves across the economy for ‘many years’.

Barchart

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Marathon Petroleum Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Marathon Petroleum has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

MusicRadar

“Every producer bows down to Dilla, whether they like it or not”: How J Dilla and his MPC changed beatmaking forever

20 years on from his untimely passing, we decode the genius of the revered producer that redefined rhythm as we know it

Evening Standard

Interest rates: Why did the Bank stick to 3.75% and what does it mean?

Here, the Press Association examines what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard

Bank of England holds interest rates but future cuts ‘likely’

It came as the central bank also warned that economic growth is now set to be weaker than previously expected.

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts

The Guardian - UK

Why the Bank of England is holding rates despite a weakening economy

Rising unemployment and falling inflation made a strong case for a cut but Andrew Bailey opted to wait and see

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