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FTSE 100 gains after Fed hike; BoE up next

FTSE 100 gains after Fed hike; BoE up next

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 advanced on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest-rate hike, with market attention turning to the Bank of England's rate decision due later in the day.

Dollar gains as oil lifts yields and Fed hike looms

Dollar gains as oil lifts yields and Fed hike looms

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was firmer across the board on Tuesday as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.

Bank of England shifts tone toward rate hikes as inflation set to top 4%

Bank of England shifts tone toward rate hikes as inflation set to top 4%

By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday but warned they might have to go up if the Iran war drags on, while predicting British inflation will top 4% early next year.

Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds interest rates

Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds interest rates

By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of England predicted British inflation will top 4% early next year as it held interest rates unchanged on Thursday, and Governor Andrew Bailey warned explicitly that prolonged conflict in the Middle East may require tighter policy

Dollar higher as oil lifts yields and Fed hike looms

Dollar higher as oil lifts yields and Fed hike looms

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The dollar edged up against most major currencies on Tuesday as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.

Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook

Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a 6-3 vote among the members of its Monetary Policy Committee. Below are excerpts from comments made by individual MPC members.

Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 17 (Reuters) - Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday, even as traders continue to price in a more aggressive policy response than projected in the U.S.

Dollar rises after Fed hikes rates in bid to counter inflation

Dollar rises after Fed hikes rates in bid to counter inflation

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months.

Shares and short-term yields edge up after Fed hike, focus turns to BoE

Shares and short-term yields edge up after Fed hike, focus turns to BoE

By Marc Jones and Stella Qiu LONDON/SYDNEY, Sept 17 (Reuters) - World shares shuffled higher and the dollar nestled at a seven-week high on Thursday, after the U.S.

Bank of England to hold rates but energy shock stirs talk of a hike

Bank of England to hold rates but energy shock stirs talk of a hike

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday but investors are watching for any hint that surging energy prices could force it to follow the example of the U.S.

Dollar ticks higher as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

Dollar ticks higher as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

By Shashwat Chauhan and Jiaxing Li Sept 15 (Reuters) - The euro was pinned at one-month lows against a broadly strengthening dollar on Tuesday, as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.

Dollar ticks up as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

Dollar ticks up as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

By Shashwat Chauhan and Jiaxing Li Sept 15 (Reuters) - The euro was pinned at one-month lows against a broadly strengthening dollar on Tuesday, as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.