Bank of England News

BoE's Chief Economist Warns of Persistent Inflation Risks and Structural Economic Shifts

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill warns of second-round inflation effects and structural changes in price and wage setting, indicating a need for persistent monetary policy ...

BoE's Alan Taylor Warns: UK Far from Neutral Interest Rate Amid Economic Uncertainties

Bank of England's Alan Taylor discusses the UK's distance from a neutral interest rate and expresses concerns over weak business confidence and the unpredictable nature of global t...

BoE's Lombardelli Highlights Restrictive Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Concerns

BoE's Clare Lombardelli discusses the restrictive nature of current monetary policy at 4.25% interest rate, emphasizing caution and the need for sustained economic data improvement...

BoE's Ramsden Voices Concerns Over UK Productivity and Supply Amid Trump's Tariff Uncertainty

Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden expresses concerns over the UK's productivity and supply recovery amidst Trump's tariff policy uncertainties, highlighting potential im...

BoE's Bailey Stresses: Interest Rates Demand Vigilance Amid Global Uncertainties

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns against fixed interest rate policies, citing global uncertainties. Despite recent rate cuts to 4.25%, Bailey remains committed to a 2% ...

BoE Cuts Interest Rates to 4.25% Amid Global Trade Uncertainties and Inflation Progress

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% following a tight 5-4 vote, citing progress on disinflation but expressing caution over global trade uncertainties. The move ref...

BoE Set to Slash Interest Rates to 4.25% as Trade War Fears Loom Over UK Economy

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 4.25% due to concerns over US tariffs impacting the UK economy. Despite positive GDP and inflation data, global trade tensi...

BoE's Greene Expresses Uncertainty Over Future US Tariffs and UK Economic Challenges

Bank of England's Megan Greene discusses the uncertainty of future US tariffs and the challenges facing the UK economy, including supply issues and weak productivity growth. She al...

BoE's Andrew Bailey Addresses Growth Shock Concerns Amid US Tariffs, Rules Out UK Recession Fears

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the impact of US tariffs on UK growth, emphasizing no immediate recession risk. The BoE weighs growth shocks against inflationary p...

BoE's Bailey Warns of Growth Shock from US Tariffs, Says UK Far from Recession

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the potential growth shock from US tariffs but reassures that the UK is not close to a recession, highlighting the need to balance ...

BoE's Andrew Bailey Addresses Growth Shock Concerns Amid US Tariffs, UK Recession Fears

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the potential impact of US tariffs on UK growth, reassuring that the UK is not near a recession. The central bank is carefully cons...

BoE's Governor Bailey Assures UK Economy's Stability Amid US Tariff Concerns

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the potential impact of US tariffs on UK growth, reassuring that the UK is not close to a recession, and outlines the consideration...

BoE's Breeden Warns: US Tariffs' Inflation Impact on UK Remains Uncertain

Bank of England's Sarah Breeden discusses the uncertain impact of US tariffs on UK inflation, highlighting potential economic risks and the resilience of the UK banking system.

BoE's Sarah Breeden on US Tariffs: Early Days for UK Inflation Impact, Sterling Stability in Question

Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, discusses the uncertain impact of US tariffs on UK inflation and sterling stability, while affirming the resilience of the UK...

BoE's Sarah Breeden: Assessing US Tariffs' Impact on UK Inflation Remains Premature

Bank of England's Sarah Breeden discusses the uncertain impact of US tariffs on UK inflation, noting it's too early for a full assessment. She highlights the significant effect on ...

Bank of England Adjusts Bond Auction Strategy Amid Market Volatility, Focuses on Short Maturity Bonds

The Bank of England has decided to auction short maturity bonds instead of long ones on April 14, 2025, due to recent market volatility. This adjustment is part of a broader strate...

Bank of England Adjusts Bond Auction Strategy Amid Market Volatility, Focuses on Short Maturity Bonds

The Bank of England adjusts its bond auction strategy due to market volatility, opting for short maturity bonds on April 14 and rescheduling long maturity auctions to ensure a bala...

Bank of England Adjusts Strategy: Short Maturity Bonds Auction Announced for April 14 Amid Market Volatility

The Bank of England shifts its auction strategy to short maturity bonds on April 14 due to market volatility, rescheduling long maturity auctions to ensure even APF reduction. The ...

BoE Warns of Intensifying Global Economic Uncertainty Amid Trump Tariffs and Inflation Risks

The Bank of England reports heightened global economic uncertainty due to Trump's tariffs, warns of increased inflation risks, and projects a 3.75% inflation rate for the UK by Q3 ...

BoE Warns of Heightened Global Economic Uncertainty Amid Rising Inflation Risks

The Bank of England reports increased global economic uncertainty due to US tariffs, raising inflation risks and projecting a 3.75% inflation rate for the UK by Q3 2025, with poten...

BoE Warns of Escalating Global Economic Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariffs Impact

The Bank of England reports increased global economic uncertainty due to Trump's tariffs, warning of higher inflation risks and projecting a 3.75% inflation rate by Q3 2025. The UK...

BoE Warns of Intensified Global Economic Uncertainty Amid US Tariffs and Inflation Risks

The Bank of England reports increased global economic uncertainty due to US tariffs, predicting higher inflation and interest rate cuts, while affirming the UK banking system's res...

BoE Warns of Escalating Global Economic Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariffs Impact

The Bank of England reports increased global economic uncertainty due to US tariffs, predicting higher UK inflation and potential interest rate cuts, while affirming the UK banking...

BoE's Greene Warns: Slack in UK Labor Market Grows Amid Stubborn Wage Growth

Bank of England's Megan Greene discusses the growing slack in the UK labor market and persistent wage growth, alongside concerns over inflation expectations and supply weaknesses.

BoE's Megan Greene Warns of Unexplained Wage Growth Amid Labor Market Slack

Bank of England's Megan Greene discusses the paradox of increasing labor market slack yet unexplained high wage growth, alongside concerns over inflation expectations and the impac...

BoE's Megan Greene Warns of Labor Market Slack Amid Persistent Wage Growth Concerns

Megan Greene of the BoE discusses the slack in the UK labor market and persistent high wage growth, alongside concerns over inflation and weak supply. US tariffs may disinflate the...

Bank of England Holds Steady: Interest Rates Remain at 4.5% Amid Economic Uncertainties

The Bank of England has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, citing ongoing economic uncertainties and challenges in meeting the inflation target. Despite progress ...

Bank of England Expected to Maintain Interest Rates at 4.5% Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 4.5% amidst economic uncertainty and fluctuating inflation. Recent data shows UK inflation rose to 3% in January, with...

Bank of England's Bailey Suggests Diminished Risk of Second-Round Inflation Effects Amid Economic Slowdown

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the reduced likelihood of second-round inflation effects due to the UK's economic slowdown, highlighting energy and food prices as ...

BoE Governor Bailey Suggests Diminished Risk of Second-Round Inflation Effects Amid Economic Slowdown

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the reduced likelihood of second-round inflation effects due to the UK's economic slowdown, attributing inflation to energy and foo...

BoE's Huw Pill Warns of Inflation Blip's Potential Second-Round Effects

Bank of England's Chief Economist Huw Pill highlights the need for vigilance against potential second-round effects of an expected inflation uptick, stressing the importance of res...

Bank of England Economist Warns of Inflation Risks and Second-Round Effects

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill calls for vigilance against inflation risks and second-round effects, emphasizing the need for a cautious monetary policy approach amidst r...