U.K. Data Are Key For Sterling Outlook After This Week’s BOE Rate Cut
Sterling was up slightly against the dollar and U.K. economic data should prove key to the British currency’s outlook after the BOE’s 25bp rate cut.
Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction
The BoE's predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The bank now predicts that the British economy will only grow by 0.75% this year, ...
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups and independent media from Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad.
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Up, Up, Down, Down: Gold scales new peak while copper and iron ore show mettle in January
Gold hit a new record high and iron ore weathered a Trumpian storm, but lithium, coal and uranium battled in ... Read More ...
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Rates cut as growth stalls and households face higher energy bills
The Bank now sees the economy growing by just 0.75% across the whole of 2025. Back in November, its forecast was double that: ...