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The Bank of England is keeping interest rates unchanged as Governor Bailey signals no rush to hike rates amid global uncertainty and sluggish UK growth, accepting slightly higher inflation as temporary if it aids economic recovery. With Middle East tensions escalating, markets now expect potential rate increases before year-end. Bailey notes lenders have already raised borrowing costs, effectively tightening policy without official action, while global central banks face similar balancing acts amid soaring energy prices. The Bank, now better prepared after Ukraine-related shocks, is using scenario planning to prevent temporary inflation from becoming entrenched.

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