Brokers anticipate the cheapest rates will drop below 4 per cent before the end of the year
Problem affecting Swift network impacted high-value and time-sensitive transactions
Delay causes problems for policymakers making interest rate decisions with only limited details about state of UK workforce
New chancellor could boost fiscal headroom by excluding impact of Asset Purchase Facility on Treasury debt target
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GDP increase of 0.4% in May, official data shows, as sterling rises to highest level in almost a year
Huw Pill’s comments cause traders to scale back expectations of UK interest rate cuts
Gilt-shift
Gilt yields are ever more in the eye of the beholder
Typical borrower coming off fixed-rate deal by end of 2026 will pay £180 more a month
Central bank concerned that risks in sector backing 2mn UK private-sector employees could spill over to rest of economy
Imposing another de facto tax on the sector through Bank of England reserves would undermine the party’s pro-business shift
Lenders remain cautious over mortgage rates
MPC deals blow to Rishi Sunak but leaves door open to post-election cut
Price rises for services remain stubbornly high despite the headline rate dropping
The prize is huge if we can agree on standards and get this right
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
BoE survey will be welcomed by policymakers ahead of interest rate decision next week
Shadow chancellor says Labour has no plans for an overhaul, adding there could be ‘dangers’ in reform
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Bank of England data points to continuing impact of high borrowing costs on households
Prepare for the worst economic discourse ever
Federal Reserve and Bank of England weigh case for reducing borrowing costs as voters prepare to go to polls
Options for UK main opposition party include tweaking fiscal rules or broadening tax base, say experts