Budget has caused economy to stagnate, Bank of England says
- The Bank of England has warned that the economy is stagnating after Rachel Reeves’s budget, as businesses have responded by raising prices and cutting jobs.
- The Bank downgraded its forecasts and now expects 'zero growth' in the final three months of 2024.
- A survey by the Bank indicated that companies were responding to the £25 billion National Insurance tax raid by increasing prices and cutting jobs.
- The Bank emphasized that growing 'geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty' were putting the global economy under strain.
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BoE delivers 'dovish hold' as growth stalls, trade risks rise
The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at 4.75% in a 6–3 split vote, as inflation pressures persist and growth falters. Inflation rose to 2.6% in November, but growth is now forecast at 0% for the fourth quarter. Markets interpreted the decision as dovish.
Bank Of England Governor To Join Reeves On Key China Visit - Great Yorkshire Radio
Sky News has learnt that Mr Bailey and Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, will both accompany the chancellor on the January trip. Mr Bailey is expected to hold talks with Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, although there was no confirmation of any meeting between them this weekend. The attendance of the Bank of England governor and City regulator’s boss underlines the importance that the summit,…
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