The Latest Breaking News from MPC

Bank of England aware that impact of most rates rises has yet to be felt, meaning a pause is now probable

It is the 12th consecutive increase in rates

BoE governor Andrew Bailey predicts inflation will have halved by the end of this year, thanks to falling energy bills

Poll of City analysts shows unanimous expectation of Bank of England raising interest rates to 4.5%

Soaring oil and gas demand and tight supply are anticipated to keep the energy sector well-positioned for considerable growth in the upcoming months. Given this backdrop, quality energy stocks Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) might be solid buys now. Read on….

All eyes on Threadneedle Street at noon on Thursday as thousands of mortgages and loans track the base rate

Constrained supplies and soaring demand for oil and gas have created enduring tailwinds for the energy sector. In addition to the industry tailwinds, prominent energy stock Marathon Petroleum’s (MPC) impressive fundamentals could make it a solid buy this summer. Read on….

It had been thought that rates had peaked, but continued increases in food prices have kept inflation stubbornly high

Economists think the Bank of England could raise interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points on Thursday

Trinity Securities cautioned investors to be wary of selling pressure in May, especially during the week after the general election, as the market may fluctuate ahead of the meeting of the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the end of the month.

Central banks are keen to blame the surge in inflation on anyone but central banks