Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

The Bank of England is set to hold its benchmark Bank Rate steady at 3.75% on Thursday. The policy announcement is scheduled for 1200 GMT, followed by a press conference 30 minutes later. The previous rate cut in December passed by a slim 5-4 margin. Investors have now pushed bets on the next move into the second quarter, even though Governor Andrew Bailey has suggested inflation could return to the 2% target as soon as April or May. “Despite sluggish growth and a weakening labour market, the BoE will want further evidence that inflation is falling towards its 2% target,” said James Mashiter, a fixed-income portfolio manager at SEI.
5 February 2026
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Vodafone Stock Jumps Back Into Focus as €500m Buyback Starts and Q3 Sales Climb

Vodafone Stock Jumps Back Into Focus as €500m Buyback Starts and Q3 Sales Climb

Vodafone announced a new €500 million share buyback Thursday, alongside a 6.5% jump in third-quarter revenue to €10.5 billion. The results put the company firmly on course to hit the top end of its full-year profit and cash flow targets. CEO Margherita Della Valle confirmed the group is “on track to deliver at the upper end” of its guidance. Vodafone’s shares have surged 73% over the last year.
5 February 2026
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