General · 18 June 2026

Bank of England Expected to Hold Rate at 3.75%

Borrowing costs look set to stay unchanged for households and businesses while policymakers weigh possible effects on prices from the Iran conflict. Britain's central bank is expected to leave its main rate at 3.75% when it announces its decision on Thursday, with economists surveyed by Reuters predicting a 7-2 vote. Inflation held at 2.8% in May, a 13-month low.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 10:26

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