The Bank of England looks likely to cut interest rates next week, when it could also nudge investors to expect faster reductions than they currently predict as the economy flatlines.

The Bank of England's first interest rate decision of 2025 will take place next week, and investors widely expect rate-setters to reduce borrowing costs for a third time.

Expect an 8-1 vote in favour of another rate cut next Thursday, though we doubt the Bank will drop too many hints on what comes next. We're looking for three further cuts later this year, but a shaky jobs market and the prospect of lower services inflation risks pushing the BoE into more aggressive moves

Bosses in the private sector expect a "significant fall" in activity over the next three months, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).