Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-11-05
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Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go? (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 13:17:10)
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all. -
Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 13:08:30)
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England. -
Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 13:04:36)
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%. -
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it? (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 06:01:05)
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans. -
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures? (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 06:01:05)
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans. -
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper? (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 06:01:05)
Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver. -
Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years (BBC Economy 2026-11-05 00:00:09)
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.