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Bank of England picks four animals for notes
Finance
— Oct 7, 2026
Bank of England picks Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog for new notes after 478,531 consultation responses; bumblebee led the vote.
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BoE Hold Expected, Energy Revives Hike Bets
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— Sep 16, 2026
UK CPI rose 3.1% in August, highest since February, as the Bank of England is expected to hold Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday.
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Marcus Bell
Markets pricing in a November move feels premature given how uncertain global energy shocks still are.
Nor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New England
x/massachusetts
— Sep 24, 2026
A strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.
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Derek Foss
High tides on top of the rain could close a lot of coastal roads in New England, so people better have backup plans ready.
BoE's Taylor Sees Weak Case for Rate Hikes
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— Sep 29, 2026
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further interest rate increases are not justified unless high energy prices persist and begin driving broader inflation, pointing to limited second-round effects and signs of cooling in wages and the labor market. His cautious stance contrasts with colleagues’ warnings that inflation could become entrenched and that rates may need to rise.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
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Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target
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— Sep 17, 2026
The Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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UK Inflation Hits Five-Month High at 3.1%
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— Sep 15, 2026
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026, led by motor fuel costs, with core and housing components contributing as well. Meanwhile, regular pay growth stayed at 3.5% year-on-year in the three months to July 2026, with real pay up 0.6%, as markets await the Bank of England’s upcoming decision.
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Chris Dalton
Fuel costs driving this inflation spike could easily push the Bank to delay any rate cuts again.
UK Job Vacancies Fall to 702,000, Unemployment Steady
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— Sep 15, 2026
Britain’s job market stayed weak, with unemployment at 4.9% and vacancies at 702,000—the lowest outside the pandemic—while payrolled employees fell by 26,000 in July to August. Wages remain modest (around 3.5% excluding bonuses), reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will keep rates on hold and that the labor market is cooler and less prone to a fresh inflation surge.
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Nicole Hardy
Fewer openings and falling payrolls mean the labor market is cooling without tipping into recession territory.
UK Inflation Seen Subdued by Bailey; BoE Rate Path Uncertain
Finance
— Aug 28, 2026
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated that there are only subdued second-round inflation effects in the UK and a softer labour market, keeping expectations for future rate moves cautious ahead of the Sept. 17 decision, with markets pricing in a modest year-end hike. Investors are also weighing company signals such as Super Micro Computer’s comparatively low valuation and growing insider confidence, reflecting varied market focus as central banks navigate inflation dynamics.
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