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BoE's Bailey says his main message is one of good news

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday that his main mess...

5th February, 2026

Image for Pound, UK borrowing costs drop as investors up bets on rate cuts after dovish BoE
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Pound, UK borrowing costs drop as investors up bets on rate cuts after dovish BoE

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Sterling and two-year gilt yields fell on Thursday after the Bank of Engla...

5th February, 2026

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Bank of England leaves rates steady after tight vote, sterling falls

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday, but only afte...

5th February, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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