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Today: April 30, 2026
Today: April 30, 2026

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Bank of England holds rates, weighs inflation risks from Iran war

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and set out scenarios for the economic impact of the

Bank of England holds rates, weighs inflation risks from Iran war
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QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of April meeting

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold for the third meeting in a row and policymakers were divided on where borrowing costs are likely to head as it gauges the

QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of April meeting
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FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026

Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved away from a single economic forecast in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Report and instead produced

FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026
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Bank of England Governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday and set out scenarios for the economic impact of the Iran war, one of which could require a "forceful"

Bank of England Governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks
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Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as it awaits the economic fallout from the Iran war and investors will be on

Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook
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London stocks fall as investors weigh mixed earnings; focus on Fed, BoE

British shares drifted lower on Wednesday as investors parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings, with attention turning towards central bank decisions on both sides of the

London stocks fall as investors weigh mixed earnings; focus on Fed, BoE
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UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows

Britons' short-term and long-term inflation expectations fell in April, in a surprise reading from a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank

UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
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Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war

The Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week and try to look ahead to the damage building up for Britain's economy from the Iran war

Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war
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UK companies ramp up selling price expectations, Bank of England survey shows

British businesses ramped up their expectations for selling prices in the year ahead, according to a survey published by the Bank of England on Friday that added to a run of

UK companies ramp up selling price expectations, Bank of England survey shows
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UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks

UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
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UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace

Inflation indicators from British companies flashed red in two long-running business surveys published on Thursday, which showed record

UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace
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UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war

UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war
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BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will hold interest rates steady next week and likely through the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of economists, who broadly

BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll
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Bank of England's Pill sees inflation focus as top priority over other trade-offs

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday that the central bank's main focus should be getting inflation to its 2% target.

Bank of England's Pill sees inflation focus as top priority over other trade-offs
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UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows

British factory cost pressures soared in March and delivery delays - due to ships avoiding the Strait of Hormuz - were the longest since mid-2022, according to a survey

UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows
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Bank of England's Bailey says investors should not count on UK rate hikes

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday that markets were still getting ahead of themselves by pricing in interest rate

Bank of England's Bailey says investors should not count on UK rate hikes
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UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows

British companies expect to raise prices more quickly in the coming 12 months as they respond to a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, cut jobs and

UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows
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BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount

Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Tuesday it could take months to see how much long-lasting damage is caused to Britain's

BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount
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UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop
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Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up

Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead
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US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says

The U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency could be undermined by the country's reduced support for its friends and military allies, Bank of

US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says
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Bank of England eases bank capital requirements in bid to boost growth

By Lawrence White and Phoebe Seers LONDON, Dec 2 - Britain's central bank on Tuesday cut the amount of capital it estimates lenders need to hold, making its first reduction to bank capital demands

Bank of England eases bank capital requirements in bid to boost growth
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Bank of England's Bailey urges banks to boost lending after capital change

Banks should increase their lending to boost the economy following a reduction in the amount of capital they need to set aside, the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey

Bank of England's Bailey urges banks to boost lending after capital change
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Bank of England's Greene says budget energy measures may help lower price expectations

British government budget measures to cut household energy bills by 150 pounds ($199) a year may help lower the public's inflation expectations, but it is too soon to draw a clear

Bank of England's Greene says budget energy measures may help lower price expectations