Interest rates
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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What rising gold prices can tell us about the economy in 2024
The Explainer Market hits all-time high, boosted by a weakening US dollar and rising global tensions
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Would tax cuts benefit the UK economy?
Today's Big Question More money in people's pockets may help the Tories politically, but could harm efforts to keep inflation falling
By The Week UK Published
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Have interest rates peaked?
The Explainer Bank of England has held base rate again but fears remain that high inflation could trigger further hikes
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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When will consumers feel the impact of falling inflation?
feature Prices for foods and other goods and services remain high despite drop in the top-line inflation rate
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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'The days of zero interest rates may be gone for good'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
By The Week Staff Published
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Why you should consider switching savings accounts
feature Savers who remain loyal to their banks are rarely rewarded
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Fixed-rate or tracker mortgages: which is best as rates rise?
feature The mortgage market is in flux as inflation remains high
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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When is the ideal time to buy a house?
In Depth Rising interest rates and a volatile property market may deter would-be buyers
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
By Arion McNicoll Published
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How to make the most of high interest rates
feature As the base rate hits a 15-year high, avoid paying over the odds and potentially profit with these expert tips
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Labour waters down £28bn green investment pledge to protect fiscal credibility
Speed Read Rachel Reeves’ spending climbdown comes amid reports of internal tensions over the policy
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle?
Today's Big Question Food prices, Brexit and the Bank of England have been blamed for poor economic performance
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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