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BoE Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War, Energy Prices
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The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates steady at 3.75% this Thursday, as economists predict no change due to surging energy prices and inflation concerns. Most analysts anticipate an 8-to-1 vote on the Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the current rate, with Chief Economist Huw Pill possibly advocating for a hike. The UKs vulnerability to energy spikes, coupled with higher input costs and price hike expectations, has investors on edge. The BoE will release its first war-era forecasts and hold a press conference, closely watched for insights on managing inflation and growth.
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