BOE News

BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill Defends Rate Hike Stance, Warns MPC Against Inflation Complacency

BoE chief economist Huw Pill defends his hawkish rates stance amid an MPC split, warning against complacency on inflation and signaling that UK rate cuts may be delayed beyond market expectations.

Jun 30, 2026

Burnham Inherits a UK Economy Showing Early Recovery Signs After Starmer's Political Struggles

Andy Burnham would inherit a UK economy showing early recovery signals, per Financial Post, as Starmer faces political pressure.

Jun 27, 2026

Korea June 25 Market Calendar: BOK Governor at BIS/ECB, July Monetary Bond Plan, and ESI Release

Korea June 25 market calendar highlights BOK Governor at BIS and ECB forums, June corporate ESI release, Korea-US Shipbuilding MOU signing, and July monetary bond plan.

Jun 26, 2026

UK Financial Sector Rebounds Post-Brexit on Rate Tailwinds and Deregulation Drive

Rising interest rates and financial deregulation have boosted UK bank and insurance sector profits in the post-Brexit era

Jun 22, 2026

Bank of England Stress Tests Private Markets Against 7% Rates and 35% Equity Collapse

The Bank of England unveiled a doomsday stress test scenario for private markets featuring 7% interest rates and a 35% collapse in UK share prices

Jun 20, 2026

European Equities Retreat as Fed Hawkishness and BoE Hold at 3.75% Dampen Sentiment

European shares declined as markets assessed the implications of a hawkish US Federal Reserve policy stance.

Jun 19, 2026

FTSE 100 Drops 109 Points as Bank of England Holds Rates Steady, Closing at 10,399

The FTSE 100 fell 108.91 points, or 1.0%, to close at 10,399.70 after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting.

Jun 19, 2026

British Pound Hits Two-Month Low as Fed-BoE Policy Divergence Drives Dollar Strength

The British pound fell to a two-month low as US dollar strength from Fed hawkish guidance contrasted with the Bank of England's rate hold without equivalent tightening signals.

Jun 19, 2026

Bank of England Rate Hike Still Possible as Inflation Pressures Persist

The Bank of England signalled a rate hike remains possible as domestic inflation pressures persist, maintaining a hawkish posture relative to eurozone peers

Jun 18, 2026

Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates as Oil Slump from Iran Deal Raises BOE Cut Hopes

Nationwide kicked off a mortgage rate-cutting race as Iran peace deal sent oil prices sliding and raised Bank of England rate cut expectations.

Jun 16, 2026

Bank of England Rate Hike Expectations Fall as Energy Prices Drop — UK Gilts and GBP React

Falling energy prices are reducing Bank of England rate hike expectations, easing pressure on UK gilts, GBP, and fixed mortgage rates as the BoE's inflation cycle approaches its peak.

Jun 13, 2026

UK Five-Year Inflation Expectations Hit Record 3.9% in Q2, Building Case for Bank of England Rate Hike

UK household inflation expectations hit a record high in Q2 with the average five-year outlook reaching 3.9% in a Bank of England-Ipsos survey

Jun 12, 2026

ECB Rate Hike Debut Sparks UK Market Fear That Bank of England Will Follow Suit

ECB chief Christine Lagarde launched the central bank's rate hike cycle, citing the Russia-Ukraine war's inflation impact.

Jun 11, 2026

UK Housing Market Remains Fragile as Buyer Demand, Sales and Prices Slide Amid Rate Hike Fears

Britain housing market described as fragile by estate agents as buyer demand, sales volumes, and prices all slide amid renewed interest rate hike fears, pressuring housebuilder and lender stocks.

Jun 11, 2026

British Pound Struggles Despite BoE Rate Hike Signals as Political Uncertainty Clouds UK Outlook

The British pound is underperforming despite the Bank of England considering rate hikes, as mounting political uncertainty weighs on sentiment.

Jun 10, 2026

London House Prices Fall as Bank of England Rate Hike Fears Grip Mortgage Market

London and South East house prices declined in May according to Halifax data, while the national rate of price growth halved.

Jun 5, 2026

Bank of England Synchronisation Working Group Holds April 2026 Meeting on Market Coordination

Bank of England's Synchronisation thematic working group held its April 30 meeting on financial market coordination

Jun 5, 2026

UK Borrowing Costs Fall Sharply as Bank of England Signals Dovish Turn

UK government borrowing costs fell sharply after Bank of England governor delivered a dovish policy speech, with traders paring back rate hike bets.

Jun 2, 2026

UK Manufacturing PMI Hits Four-Year High, Beating Analyst Forecasts Despite Rising Inflation

The UK Manufacturing PMI exceeded analyst expectations and the flash estimate of 53.7, reaching a four-year high in the latest reading.

Jun 2, 2026

British Pound Rises Against Peers Even as BoE Governor Bailey Signals No Rush to Cut Rates

GBP trades higher against major currency pairs despite BoE Governor Bailey signaling no urgency to cut rates

Jun 1, 2026

UK Energy Costs Surge as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Regional Supply Chains

UK energy costs are surging as Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains, adding inflationary pressure that complicates Bank of England rate cut planning despite oil price declines.

May 28, 2026

UK Bank of England Rate Hike Expectations Drop as Oil Price Decline Eases Inflation

Bank of England rate hike expectations soften as falling oil prices ease UK inflation pressure, with GBP and gilt yields responding to the shifting policy outlook.

May 28, 2026

FTSE 100 Snaps Four-Week Losing Streak as UK Inflation Cools and BoE Rate Hike Bets Ease

UK's FTSE 100 breaks a four-week losing streak as softer inflation and rising unemployment ease Bank of England rate hike pressure.

May 23, 2026

UK CPI Falls to 2.8% as Labour Budget Subsidies Stall Expected Price Surge

UK CPI dropped to 2.8% in the latest ONS reading, coming in below City forecaster expectations as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget policies stalled an anticipated surge in price growth.

May 20, 2026

UK April CPI Tipped to Drop to 3% as Ofgem Energy Cuts Offset Rising Petrol Costs

Economist consensus expects UK April CPI to slow to 3% from 3.3% in March, driven by lower Ofgem-regulated household energy bills

May 19, 2026

UK April CPI Seen Falling to 3% as Lower Energy Bills Offset Rising Fuel Prices

UK April CPI inflation is forecast to slow to 3% from 3.3% in March, with lower Ofgem household energy bills as the primary driver

May 19, 2026

Britons Cite Rising Prices as Top Financial Worry Ahead of UK Inflation Data Release

A monthly UK consumer confidence survey ranks rising prices as the top financial worry for households, with official inflation data due Wednesday

May 19, 2026

UK Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low as Iran War and Political Chaos Bite

UK consumer confidence fell to a three-year low, declining for three consecutive months as Iran war and domestic political chaos weigh on household morale.

May 18, 2026

IMF cuts UK 2025 growth forecast to 0.8%, largest G7 downgrade

Apr 29, 2026

UK High Street Sales Hit 40-Year Low as Tax Hikes and Iran War Weigh

Apr 29, 2026