Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25% as trade war threatens economy – business live

Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decisionFederal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategyTrump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources saySweden’s central bank has left interest rates on hold this morning, despite concerns about the economic outlook.Sveriges Riksbank has maintained its policy rate at 2.25% today, with policymakers concerned that Donald Trump’s new US trade policy has increased uncertainty in the global economy.The increased uncertainty abroad implies that the economic outlook appears to be slightly weaker than in the March forecast. The impact on inflation is more difficult to assess.The Executive Board considers that monetary policy is currently well-balanced and that it is wise to await further information to obtain a clearer picture of the outlook. Continue reading...

May 8, 2025 - 04:15
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25% as trade war threatens economy – business live

Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision

Sweden’s central bank has left interest rates on hold this morning, despite concerns about the economic outlook.

Sveriges Riksbank has maintained its policy rate at 2.25% today, with policymakers concerned that Donald Trump’s new US trade policy has increased uncertainty in the global economy.

The increased uncertainty abroad implies that the economic outlook appears to be slightly weaker than in the March forecast. The impact on inflation is more difficult to assess.

The Executive Board considers that monetary policy is currently well-balanced and that it is wise to await further information to obtain a clearer picture of the outlook. Continue reading...

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