Bank of England Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points to 4%
The Bank of England has implemented its first interest rate hike in over three years, increasing the key rate by 25 basis points to reach 4%. This decision follows a period of monetary easing that began after geopolitical tensions rose following conflicts involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. The move was almost entirely expected by financial markets, with LSEG data indicating a 99% probability of the hike prior to the announcement. While this marks the end of a long pause in tightening, market participants remain cautious, currently pricing in a 25% chance of an additional rate increase during the December meeting.
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