Bank of England (BoE) news

The Bank of England (BoE) is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability, targeting a 2% inflation rate. The BoE uses interest rate adjustments and quantitative easing to influence the economy and achieve its inflation target. It also plays a key role in ensuring financial stability in the UK.

Pound steady as UK inflation surges

UK inflation was higher than expected in April and could complicate BoE plans for further rate cuts. Fed member Raphael Bostic said that he favoras just one rate cut this year.

21-05-2025 08:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK GDP stronger than expected, US retail sales post small gain,pound posts gains

The British economy grew by 0.7% q/q in the first quarter, better than the market estimate. In the US, retail sales posted a weak gain of 0.1% while PPI declined.

15-05-2025 13:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher