Business · 30 July 2026

Pound falls to $1.337 as the Bank of England holds interest rates

British sterling lost its earlier momentum on Thursday to trade near 85.85 pence against the euro. Currency markets shifted after the central bank voted 6-3 to keep borrowing costs steady at 3.75%, causing investors to expect fewer rate hikes. Governor Andrew Bailey noted that domestic inflation is dropping, even though the US-Iran conflict pushed oil prices up by a fifth this month.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 July 2026 at 15:15

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