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Andrew Bailey

Governor of the Bank of England, Bank of England

2 articles · 20 June 2025 to 29 April 2026

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Leads the nine-member MPC which is expected to vote 8-1 to hold rates, with only Huw Pill dissenting for a hike.
Left bank rate at 4.25% but confirmed rates remain on a 'gradual downward path' after a May cut.

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ECB and Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran conflict fuels stagflation fears

Both central banks meet Thursday with inflation above target but growth weakening; economists expect a pause now and a possible ECB hike in June while the BOE may stay on hold all year.

Peter van den Berg29 April 20268 min read

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European central banks cut rates as Trump tariffs hit growth while Fed holds

Switzerland, Sweden and Norway joined the ECB and Bank of England in easing policy this week, citing tariff-driven export weakness and a falling dollar that is pushing inflation below target.

Peter van den Berg20 June 20256 min read

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