The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25pc ... Combined with basic supply and demand theory, this simple logic inspired the rate hikes we saw during the period of spiralling inflation.

"So much of the present volatility seems based on emotion rather than logic or reason ... without weaker economic data and a series of interest rate cuts. After inflation showed ongoing signs ...

And which cryptocurrencies would become most attractive in a lower-rate environment? The general rule of thumb is that rising interest rates result in lower crypto prices, while declining interest ...

Economists and analysts pay close attention when the Federal Reserve meets to raise or lower short-term interest rates. A lower Fed rate may make stock traders rejoice, but it's not necessarily ...

Her expertise is in personal finance and investing, and real estate. An interest rate is the price an entity pays for borrowing money or the fee they charge for lending it, expressed as a percentage.

Trade union Unite called the Bank of England’s interest rate cut “long overdue” on ... "The UK is, though, a very open economy and is affected by the tariffs affecting other economies.

Financial markets have priced in a 100% chance of a Bank of England interest rate cut next month, as the effects of Donald Trump's evolving trade war continue to play out in the global economy.

This could mean interest rates reach 3.5 per cent by Christmas. This is a market consensus shared by many, although there are some that think base rate may be cut even further or faster than that.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

All major UK lenders are now offering fixed mortgage deals with an interest rate ... children's activities, are affected if borrowers find themselves having to pay a higher rate after two years.