Interest rates

Speed Read Unexpected news pushed the pound down against the dollar

By The Week Staff Last updated 19 April 18

In Depth New figures show wages rose by 2.8% in February, when inflation was 2.7%

By The Week Staff Last updated 18 April 18

Speed Read Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee hints that an increase may be on the cards

By The Week Staff Published 22 March 18

Speed Read What to look out for - and what comes next

By The Week Staff Last updated 21 March 18

Speed Read But analysts predict rate rise as soon as May

By The Week Staff Last updated 8 February 18

Speed Read Households hit by interest rate hike, higher inflation and Brexit-related uncertainty ahead of Christmas

By The Week Staff Last updated 1 December 17

Speed Read Almost four million households face higher mortgage payments

By Kyler Sumter Last updated 2 November 17

In Depth Borrowers to be hit while savers benefit - but is it a good idea?

By The Week Staff Last updated 2 November 17

Speed Read Sterling falls on September's 0.8% retail decline as traders bet against Bank of England rates rise

By The Week Staff Last updated 20 October 17

Speed Read Financial markets expect 0.5% rate rise in November

By The Week Staff Published 29 September 17

Speed Read Bank of England says higher inflation and a pick-up in growth could lead to first rate hike in a decade

By The Week Staff Last updated 15 September 17

In Depth Bigger-than-expected inflation hike puts pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates

By The Week Staff Published 12 September 17