Difficult balancing act though. I think it’s probably correct to hold the rate for now, but chances they might start to fall earlier than summer now, next year. (View Post)

I think May, it makes a lot more sense than October IMHO. But we do have to acknowledge that when faced with a decision Rishi usually chooses the less optimal route, so October remains possible. (View Post)

It feels to me like we’ve still got a good 6 months or so before the bank considers cutting base rate. To that extent, if you’re wanting to take advantage of fixed rates on savings, now or v early ne… (View Post)

Reminds me of the very frustrating modern media custom to tell everyone that someone has been accused of saying something ‘offensive’ (say, on TwitterX) but not actually telling anyone what that pers… (View Post)

It’s a cautionary tale for future governing parties that it might not be the greatest idea to elevate someone of limited political experience to the top job. Rishi had been chancellor but only for a … (View Post)