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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is taking a cautious stance on inflation, arguing the central bank doesn’t need to rush rate hikes despite rising prices. With inflation climbing from 2.6% to 2.9% and forecasts pointing toward 3% later this year, Bailey insists “second-round effects” remain mild — especially as a softening jobs market helps keep wage pressures in check. While some committee members pushed for action, most held steady, and markets expect no change at September’s meeting — though a small hike by year-end is possible. Bailey emphasized independence from U.S. Fed moves, while dissenting voice Catherine Mann warned that external price shocks still hit consumers hard and demand urgent response.

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