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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 Independent UK

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with growth modest, yet resilient

The Independent UK

‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns

The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026.

The Independent UK

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Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank cuts UK growth outlook

The central bank said it was keeping rates unchanged to make sure that inflation stays around its target level of 2%.

Evening Standard

BoE holds rates at 3.75% as inflation stays stubbornly above target

The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with inflation still above the 2% target and early-2026 data hinting the economy has started the year stronger than expected — complicating the case for near-term cuts.

Euronews

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation concerns persist

Bank indicates anti-inflation measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months ahead

The Guardian - UK

London housebuilding may be on the floor but the recovery is already underway

Global interest rates appear to be on a downward trajectory, and inflation and construction material costs have largely stabilised

Evening Standard

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ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient

The ECB held rates as eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged.

Euronews

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold as inflation remains above target

The Bank of England is set to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rates and ‘shocked’ over Mandelson; Rio-Glencore merger talks collapse – as it happened

Bank splits 5-4 on interest rate decision, and hints that cuts are coming, as governor pays tribute to Alistair Darling over Mandelson revelations

The Guardian - UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England announces decision in first vote of 2026 after inflation rises

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates rose to 3.4 per cent in December

The Independent UK

Why Your Budgeting App is Secretly Tanking Your Credit Score: The “Shadow Scoring” Alert

Budgeting apps are supposed to make money calmer, not cost you more. But some people notice a weird pattern: they start “getting organized,” and suddenly their credit score dips, their approvals feel tougher, or their interest rates don’t look as friendly. In most cases, the app isn’t directly reporting anything…

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Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as it faces ‘balancing act’

Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will opt to leave rates unchanged at its next decision on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Australian shares reverse early dip as miners soar

The local bourse has gained for a second straight session, supported by resurgent gold stocks and a positive outlook for the Aussie dollar.

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What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% on Tuesday, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of living from becoming entrenched.

The Conversation

The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices – what’s going on?

In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US$5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record high only the day before.

The Guardian - AU

What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators

The prospect of a cash rate increase on Tuesday changed dramatically over the past month. One wonders if the Reserve Bank listened more to the commentariat than the data

The Free Financial Advisor

Retail Store Credit Cards Now Charging 30% APR on Average

Once upon a time, retail store credit cards felt like a harmless little perk. You’d get 10% off your purchase, maybe a birthday coupon, and the occasional “exclusive” sale invite. It felt friendly. Convenient. Almost cozy.

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The Independent UK

Think your credit score is ‘good’? Experts break down what the numbers mean

Having a good credit score opens the door for lower interest rates on loans and credit cards, potentially saving you thousands of dollars over your lifetime

Fortune

President Trump just missed a key deadline to share his spending plans: Fears are mounting about what that means for $38.5 trillion national debt

“We won’t be able to fix the debt without touching Social Security, Medicare, defense, or revenue—the math just doesn’t work. And we can’t count on heroic growth rates or crashing interest rates,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).

The Conversation

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households and businesses. While the move was widely expected by markets and most economists, the Reserve Bank says inflation risks remain too high to be comfortable.

AAP

Grim forecasts for Aussie inflation and unemployment

The Reserve Bank has revised up its prediction for core inflation, with price growth expected to remain above its midpoint target despite higher interest rates.

The Guardian - UK

UK manufacturing growth accelerates as export orders rise

Greater optimism in PMI survey, adding to signs Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week

AAP

Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments

Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.

The Independent UK

US futures, Asian shares slip, tracking Wall Street's retreat, while oil falls more than $2

U.S. futures and Asian shares are lower after a retreat on Wall Street

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