Negative interest rates are highly unlikely in the UK – that’s good news for this investment
Negative interest rates are highly unlikely in the UK – that’s good news for this investment
The Bank of England has been mulling negative interest rates over for a while now. But it’s unlikely to impose them, says John Stepek, Here’s why, and…
5 Feb 2021
Why negative interest rates are a lousy idea
Why negative interest rates are a lousy idea
The Bank of England’s governor says negative interest rates can encourage investment rather than having cash stashed in the bank. But is that really t…
22 Oct 2020
I wish I knew what negative interest rates were, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
I wish I knew what negative interest rates were, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
There’s been a lot of talk from the Bank of England recently about introducing “negative interest rates”. So what on earth are they, and what would th…
20 Oct 2020
Negative interest rates and the end of free bank accounts
Negative interest rates and the end of free bank accounts
Negative interest rates are likely to mean the introduction of fees for current accounts and other banking products. But that might make the UK bankin…
19 Oct 2020
The MoneyWeek Podcast: Negative interest rates, armed guards and a warehouse full of cash
The MoneyWeek Podcast: Negative interest rates, armed guards and a warehouse full of cash
Merryn and John discuss the extraordinary idea of negative interest rates and explain why as far as they can see they just don't work. Plus, a genius …
15 Oct 2020
Is the UK heading for negative interest rates?
Is the UK heading for negative interest rates?
The hints that negative interest rates are heading for Britain are now coming thick and fast.
2 Oct 2020
Prepare yourself for negative interest rates
Prepare yourself for negative interest rates
There is a lot of talk about negative interest rates coming to the UK. They're a terrible idea, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
1 Oct 2020
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UK banks and negative interest: money for less than nothing
UK banks and negative interest: money for less than nothing
The upheaval at HSBC has underscored banks’ poor prospects. Negative interest rates won’t make things any easier. Matthew Partridge reports
28 May 2020
Trump urges the US Federal Reserve to bring in negative interest rates
Trump urges the US Federal Reserve to bring in negative interest rates
Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to embrace negative interest rates.
21 May 2020
What are negative interest rates and could they happen here?
What are negative interest rates and could they happen here?
Negative interest rates – where banks pay you to borrow money – now exist in many parts of the world. John Stepek explains why they are a terrible ide…
18 May 2020
The dangers of negative interest rates
The dangers of negative interest rates
Negative interest rates could spark the next financial crisis. And central bankers could end up the object of the public's wrath, says Merryn Somerset…
7 Oct 2019
Navigating the weird world of negative interest rates
Navigating the weird world of negative interest rates
Investors are paying good money to be allowed to lend money to governments across the world. What on earth is going on, and what does it mean for your…
15 Aug 2019
How negative interest rates could spell the death of cash
How negative interest rates could spell the death of cash
In the topsy turvy world of negative interest rates, the pound in your pocket undergoes a bizarre change. John Stepek explains what that means for inv…
12 Aug 2019
Could interest rates go negative?
Could interest rates go negative?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates and expanded quantitative easing to boost the economy. If this fails, what might it try next? Matthew Partr…
11 Aug 2016
Negative interest rates: the assault on savers
Negative interest rates: the assault on savers
Negative interest rates are closer than you think – not to mention a ban on paper money. John Stepek looks at how you can defend your wealth.
11 Feb 2016
Negative interest rates are a crazy idea – could they happen here?
Negative interest rates are a crazy idea – could they happen here?
Matthew Lynn explains why negative interest rates would wreck Britain's economy.
6 Feb 2015