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Bank of England Governor Defends Rate Hold, Signals Strictly Data-Dependent Path Ahead

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed markets following the MPC's September hold decision, defending the pause and emphasizing that future rate moves depend entirely on incoming inflation and labor market data.

Sep 18, 2026

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Sterling Hovers Near Six-Month High Underpinned by Bank of England Rate Hike Expectations

Sterling held near a six-month high against the dollar as Bank of England rate hike expectations widened the UK-US rate differential, supporting GBP ahead of the September MPC meeting.

Aug 26, 2026