Economics

Bank of England Set for Historic Rate Hike to Curb Inflation: Decision Guide

  • Markets and economists are all but certain of a move to 0.5%
  • Rate increase would allow BOE to start reducing bond holdings
Decision Day: BOE expected set for historic hike; ECB’s inflation dilemma.Source: Bloomberg
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The Bank of England is on the verge of a historic decision to deliver the first back-to-back interest-rate increase since 2004 and take the initial steps toward unwinding some of its 895 billion-pound ($1.2 trillion) stimulus program.