Bank of England Urges Caution on Interest Rate Cuts

Exclusive: Bank of England's Pill 'cautious' about further rate cuts
A benchmark of global stocks hit a record on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields dipped as some soft U.S. data and the latest tariff announcements raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may have some cushion to be more aggressive in cutting interest rates.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. That means the interest rate is at its lowest level since June 2023, meaning the cost of borrowing has fallen to its lowest point in more than 18 months.
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