Day Headlines in Economy News: 2024-12-19
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Economic benefits will take some time, says Starmer (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 16:10:38)
The prime minister asked MPs for patience when it comes to raising the UK's economic growth rates. -
Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 15:48:34)
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected. -
Interest rates held but Bank says economy doing worse (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 15:02:54)
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected. -
What are interest rates? A quick guide (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 13:51:02)
Why interest rates are so important - especially when they change. -
When will interest rates fall? (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 13:38:45)
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. -
UK interest rates held at 4.75% (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 13:07:18)
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected. -
Interest rates expected to stay at 4.75% (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 07:59:30)
Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row. -
Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 02:43:20)
The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns. -
The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 00:07:49)
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. -
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates (BBC Economy 2024-12-19 00:06:05)
Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row.