A busy year ahead for the UK, eurozone, Swiss, Norway, Sweden, and US central banks.

The ECB also revised economic growth and inflation forecasts higher for 2026.

First December cut since 2022 leaves rates at lowest level in three years.

The US Fed signals a pause is on the way.

The Bank of England is now expected to lower UK interest rates.

Fresh ONS figures show hiring momentum fading as businesses turn more cautious ahead of higher costs.

Financial markets are watching for a fourth and final rate cut of 2025.

Plus, two affordable AI stocks and what investors need to know before 2026.

Official data shows a 0.1% fall in GDP, with weaker services and construction output dragging growth lower.

Eurozone growth and inflation forecasts for 2026 will be key to the December meeting.