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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 3.4%

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Bank of England policymakers are expected to maintain current interest rates at 3% despite inflationary pressures caused by the conflict in Iran. These scenarios involve stress testing various energy price paths in response to the US-Iran impasse. All three scenarios suggest that interest rates may need to rise, particularly in the most severe case. The decision was reached via an 8-1 vote, with eight members voting to hold rates steady. Chief economist Hugh Pill was the sole dissenter, voting to increase rates by 0.25% to 4%. The current inflation rate is 3.3%, which has risen from the previous month. The central bank aims to return the inflation rate to its 2% target. The next interest rate decision is scheduled for June 18. Analysts noted that oil prices briefly reached $126 a barrel yesterday.

Bank of England policymakers are expected to maintain current interest rates at 3% despite inflationary pressures caused by the conflict in Iran. These scenarios involve stress testing various energy price paths in response to the US-Iran impasse. All three scenarios suggest that interest rates may need to rise, particularly in the most severe case. The decision was reached via an 8-1 vote, with eight members voting to hold rates steady. Chief economist Hugh Pill was the sole dissenter, voting to increase rates by 0.25% to 4%. The current inflation rate is 3.3%, which has risen from the previous month. The central bank aims to return the inflation rate to its 2% target. The next interest rate decision is scheduled for June 18. Analysts noted that oil prices briefly reached $126 a barrel yesterday. There are warnings that continued elevated oil prices could influence future rate trajectories. Governor Andrew Bailey described the decision as an active hold rather than a dovish one. The Bank Governor indicated that rates could potentially rise in the coming months due to ongoing maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Sources · 7 independent

Bluesky Social

“Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite Iran war pushing up inflation. Bank of England policymakers will almost certainly hold interest rates at 3%.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“英國的形勢更加複雜 是 因為現在大家預期英倫人行 這個禮拜應該會將利率 維持在這7.5%到不變”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“大家預期英倫人行 這個禮拜應該會將利率 維持在這7.5%到不變 但是你看上個月公佈的數據 市場其實對於英國 第二輪通脹效應的風險是擔心的”

CRI News Radio

“英国央行将于4月30日 维持基准利率不变 同时研判中东局势 正对英国经济持续造成的潜在冲击 投资者将密切关注会议结果 以及后续新闻发布会 以判断英国央行是否释放出 逐步收紧货币政策的信号”

CRI News Radio

“全票維持基準利率不變 外界普遍認為 由於中東局勢引發的地緣不確定性依然較高 央行在本週再次選擇暗兵不動是較為穩妥的策略 但投資者認為 今年晚些時候 英國央行大概率會加息 市場已基本消化了 7月加息25個基點的預期 並預計9月可能再有一次加息 甚至年底前存在較小的第三次加息概率 尽管应”

CRI News Radio

“英國央行也就是英格蘭銀行 即將迎來關鍵的貨幣政策會議 市場普遍預期 英國央行將於4月30號 維持基準利率不變”

CRI News Radio

“英國央行也就是英格蘭銀行 即將迎來關鍵的貨幣政策會議 市場普遍預期 英國央行將於4月30號 維持基準利率不變 同時研判”

LBC London

“Sakia Stammer says the Bank of England will join an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss the impact of the war in Iran. What Iran shows is that once again, events happening miles away from Britain Have the capacity to hurt our livings.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“日本央行今個星期二公布 在政策前,香港電台記者一無風不道 歐美主要央行和日本央行今個星期已釋 市場普遍預期將會維持利率不變 但今年內將會加息 有分析認為,歐美日主要央行將會在6、7月 加息應對通脹 然後觀望中東局勢發展推行貨幣政策 相信環球經濟出現風險的機會不大”

CNA938 Singapore

“borrowing cost remains at 0.75%, where they have stood since July 2025. The decision was widely expected, but the 6-3 vote by board members was not unanimous.”

LBC London

“Economists predict the Bank of England will likely hold the base rate of interest when it makes its announcement this lunchtime.”

Bloomberg Radio

“4.42 we have the Bank of England ECB expectors hold interest rates.”

LBC London

“And the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% this lunchtime, despite the war in Iran pushing up inflation.”

Bluesky Social

“BANK OF ENGLAND HOLDS KEY INTEREST RATE AT 3.75% IN 8-1 VOTE”

LBC London

“the Bank of England has decided to keep the base rate of interest on hold at 3.75%.”

Times Radio UK

“has just opted to hold the base rate of interest at 3.75%. Economists had widely predicted the decision, warning that it was too early for rate-setters to hike it”

BBC Radio 4

“While we've been on air, the Bank of England has announced it has held interest rates at 3.75 per cent.”

BBC Radio 4

“England has announced it has held interest rates at 3.75 per cent.”

Times Radio UK

“the Bank of England today voted 8-1 in favour of keeping rates, where they were the one dissenting member voted in favour of a quarter point increase”

Kommersant FM

“Отсутствие, давайте говорить, шага от Центрального банка Великобритании, ставка оставлена на уровне 3,75%, как и наш дал рынок.”

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