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Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.

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Americans Carry $1.23 Trillion in Credit Card Debt as 2026 Begins

Welcome to the new year—it already has a price tag.

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Dow Jones hits 50,000 milestone amid tech gains and hopes of lower interest rates

Although tech stocks and cryptocurrencies suffered recent falls, investors largely shrugged off geopolitical tensions

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Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates decision in February

Savers can still get up to 4.5 per cent with an easy access saver

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

The Independent UK

Stock Losses Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.23%. Thursday's stock selloff boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." Gains...

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Interest rates: Why did the Bank stick to 3.75% and what does it mean?

Here, the Press Association examines what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard

Bank of England holds interest rates but future cuts ‘likely’

It came as the central bank also warned that economic growth is now set to be weaker than previously expected.

Evening Standard

Dollar Gains as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%. Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." The...

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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

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

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Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Euronews

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

Dinks Finance

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…

Evening Standard

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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.

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