Bank of England keeps Bank Rate at 3.75% in 6–3 vote
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August.
Very likely84%▲ from 64% a week ago
How we got here
- UK CPI inflation rose to 3.1 percent, up from 2.9 percent. Gov
- The MPC voted 6–3 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75 percent, with three members seeking a quarter-point increase. Bankofengland
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The coverage
- Bank of England rate setters warn of 'sparks in the tinderbox'Reuters · Sep 24
- Bank of England to raise rates in November if energy prices remain highFinancial Times · Sep 25
- Bank rate maintained at 3.75%Bankofengland
- Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%, but governor says high energy costs may lead to increaseBBC · Sep 17
- BoE’s Ramsden warns upside inflation risks may spur rate hikesFxstreet
Analysis & opinion
- When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cutThis is Money · Sep 23
- Bank of England: Modest insurance tightening pathFXStreet · Sep 22
- Further interest rate rises ahead amid elevated energy pricesLombard Odier · Sep 21
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