BBC Politics
Bank of England Expected to Do Nothing Again, Because Why Not
Bank of England likely to hold interest rates at 3.75%, citing global uncertainty and the Iran war, while mortgage rates climb and savers get a rare win.
2026-07-30
BBC Politics
2026-05-29
The Guardian
Bank of England Governor Says No Rush to Raise Rates, Which Is Good Because Everything Is on Fire
Andrew Bailey says the Bank of England can wait on rate hikes while the Iran war rages and the economy sulks, because mortgage rates are already doing the dirty work.
2026-05-13
The Guardian
Senate Confirms New Fed Chair Who Promises to Ignore Politics, Refuses to Answer Political Question
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in a party-line vote, promising independence while dodging election questions, because consistency is for quitters.
2026-04-30
BBC Business
Bank of England to Keep Interest Rate at 3.75% Because War Is a Real Buzzkill
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% because war makes economics hard, and everyone is just guessing now.
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