Central Banks

BOE Tells Investors to Rein In Expectations for Rate Hikes

  • Bailey suggests current mortgage rates in markets are too high
  • Officials estimate sharp recession if rates match market path
BOE Raises Key Rate by 75 Basis Points to 3.0%
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The Bank of England delivered its biggest interest rate increase in 33 years but strongly pushed back against market expectations for the scale of future increases, warning that following that path would induce a two-year recession.