Weaker growth expectations arising from Rachel Reeves' crucial statement could spur further rate cuts from the Bank of England.

Strategists also want to see spending cuts, growth-boosting proposals and inflation-busting measures, however.

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' high-stakes Autumn Budget offers a range of contrarian bets for investors.

Former Conservative U.K. Treasury Minister and Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jim O'Neill says the Budget is being driven by a desire to keep Labour Party MPs on side.

Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday

The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes as part of the 2025 autumn Budget

Weaker growth expectations arising from Rachel Reeves' crucial statement could spur further rate cuts from the Bank of England.

Chancellor to set out tax and spending plans shaped by weak productivity, high borrowing costs and cost of living crisis

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as the City braces for the budget

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pm

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pm

Money market watchers spoke to CNBC about how Rachel Reeves’ policy mix will shape capital invested in the U.K.