Bank Of England

  • Is the BoE corporate bond buying program a post-Brexit saviour?

    Is the BoE corporate bond buying program a post-Brexit saviour?

    The unveiling of the Bank of England’s latest stimulus measures has already prompted a burst of activity on the sterling bond front, but is it enough to drive the United Kingdom economy forward and does it present investment opportunities?

  • BoE cuts rates to 0.25%, turns on QE tap

    BoE cuts rates to 0.25%, turns on QE tap

    The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest rates to 0.25%, and committed to a new term funding scheme to “reinforce the pass-through” of the decision into the broader market.

  • PA ANALYSIS: Is a rate cut being a ‘foregone conclusion’ dangerous?

    PA ANALYSIS: Is a rate cut being a ‘foregone conclusion’ dangerous?

    The big macro event of the week for investors in the United Kingdom is the latest iteration of ‘super Thursday’, with the Bank of England making an interest rate decision and releasing its Inflation Report.

  • Weale cautious on BoE rate cut

    Weale cautious on BoE rate cut

    The Bank of England’s Martin Weale has hinted he is not ready to vote for cutting the headline interest rate at the Monetary Policy Committee’s next meeting.

  • PA OPINION: Why tomorrow’s winners are doing little today

    PA OPINION: Why tomorrow’s winners are doing little today

    As much as Brexit was a binary decision, are investors guilty of black and white thinking on the UK’s prospects?

  • PA ANALYSIS: A Bank of England U–turn?

    PA ANALYSIS: A Bank of England U–turn?

    The Bank of England has chosen to keep its powder dry by backing off from the interest rate cut that had been hinted at, but is this a U-turn or just minor detour?

  • BoE keeps rates on hold; is QE on the cards?

    BoE keeps rates on hold; is QE on the cards?

    The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has surprised commentators by voting 8-1 to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5%.

  • Bank of England’s Vlieghe hints at post-referendum rate cut

    Bank of England’s Vlieghe hints at post-referendum rate cut

    Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Gertjan Vlieghe has given a speech indicating an interest rate cut could be on the cards following the referendum on European Union membership.

  • Treasury names new PRA chief

    Treasury names new PRA chief

    HM Treasury has named Sam Woods as deputy governor for prudential regulation and chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, effective 1 July.

  • BoE to mitigate impact of Brexit uncertainty

    BoE to mitigate impact of Brexit uncertainty

    Brexit is the biggest near-term domestic risk and the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) will support mitigating actions where possible, the Bank of England has said.

  • BoE unanimously holds rates, cuts growth outlook

    BoE unanimously holds rates, cuts growth outlook

    In an unexpected move, the Bank of England’s (BoE) entire nine-member rate setting committee voted to hold interest rates at 0.5%, and cut its GDP growth forecast.

  • Carney kicks rate rise further down the road

    Carney kicks rate rise further down the road

    Bank of England governor Mark Carney has delivered a speech indicating a first interest rate rise since the 2008 financial crisis is further off than many had thought.