Bank of England Keeps Policy Tight as Inflation Pressures Ease

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
On 4 February 2026, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee judged that maintaining the Bank Rate at 3.75% was appropriate, as inflation remains above the 2% target but is expected to return to around target from April, supported by lower energy prices and measures in Budget 2025. While pay growth and services inflation are easing, they are still above levels consistent with the target, and the Committee highlighted risks of inflation persistence linked to wage-setting behavior and weak productivity growth.



At the same time, the Bank of England noted subdued economic growth and increasing slack in the labour market, with unemployment rising to just over 5%, pointing to downside risks to demand. The Committee agreed that monetary policy remains restrictive and that further reductions in the Bank Rate are likely over time, but stressed that future decisions will depend closely on the inflation outlook and are expected to remain finely balanced.
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