Conflict in the Middle East has scuppered hopes of cuts to the base rate
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Conflict in the Middle East has scuppered hopes of cuts to the base rate
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Sub-4% mortgages have met a rapid demise as the Middle East crisis causes global economic uncertainty
Inflation concerns could see the BoE pause their recent rate cuts - or head the other direction
The Bank of England is not expected to cut interest rates amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
The Bank Rate rose as high as 5.25 per cent across 2023 to 2024 before starting its present downward journey
City still thinks borrowing costs will fall – but not until later this year
