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Bank of England holds interest rates despite rising inflation, doesn't follow the Fed's lead

Bank of England holds interest rates despite rising inflation, doesn't follow the Fed's lead

The Bank of England kept its main interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, even though UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August. Six members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold rates, while three wanted a 0.25% increase to 4%. Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a rate hike is becoming more likely if global energy costs continue to affect prices and wages.

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