Rate Cuts for August Likely Scenario The Bank of England decided to keep interest rates unchanged today, but hinted at a possible rate cut in August. Analysts predict a possible rate cut next month as signs of easing inflation emerge…

BOE's Monetary Policy Committee Voted 7–2 to Keep Rates on Hold The Bank of England decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25%, but hinted at potential rate cuts in the coming months, possibly as early as June…

BOE Rate Cut Expectations A senior policymaker at the Bank of England, Huw Pill, has warned against cutting interest rates soon despite above-target inflation. The bank seems divided on the matter, with some members like Pill advocating for a cautious…

BOE on Hold but Dovish Policy Shift towards Cuts The Bank of England decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.5%, with two members changing their stance from previously advocating for rate hikes to now favoring a hold. The pound…

BOE Keeps Rates Same at 5.25 The Bank of England has chosen to maintain its main interest rate at 5.25, as confirmed in the recent statement Thursday. This decision reflects the central bank's cautious approach to monetary policy in light…

Stubborn Inflation Means No Pivot at the BOE Bank of England (BoE) is maintaining a hawkish stance on interest rates despite the US Federal Reserve signaling rate cuts in the new year. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey and colleagues held rates…

The decision today is either 0.25 or a 0.50 interest rate rise. Arguments can be made for both scenarios today. If the BOE raises by 0.25 this will be seen as not doing enough but expectations are for the rate…

The Bank of England is facing a difficult decision today.  Expectations are for a hike of 0.25 to 0.50.  Given the nature of the mortagage market in the UK where fixed rates beyond 5 years is not common, means that…