Bank of England News and Analysis

17 January 2018 Saunders Sees Stronger UK Wage Growth in 2018, Warns on Potential for Further Interest Rate Rises

"I consider it likely that interest rates will need to rise further over time"

14 December 2017 Bank of England Holds Rates and Stays on Message, Analysts Give their Views

Analysts give their views on the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision and monetary policy statement.

01 December 2017 Capital Economics: Pound to find Support in 2018 as Bank of England Raises Rates Faster than Market Expects

Brexit talks are the main event into year-end but, some say, interest rates will take centre stage again in 2018. Here's what that means for the Pound Sterling:

28 November 2017 "Lowest Ever" Pound Sterling Exchange Rates Possible on Sudden E.U. Exit warn Bank of England

In one scenario - where the global debt bubble pops - the British Pound could fall 27%.

08 November 2017 UK to Get a Pay Rise in 2018 say Bank of England; this is Positive for British Pound’s Outlook

The Bank of England have just released their Agents’ summary of business conditions - the report offers a snapshot of investment intentions amongst British businesses and is a key reference for pol…

02 November 2017 Bank of England Raises Rates, Traders Dump Pound Sterling in "Sell the Fact" Reaction

We cover the British Pound's reaction to the Bank of England's November policy decision, Inflation Report bringing the views of the most prominent analysts in the financial sector.

02 November 2017 Pound Sterling at Risk of "Sell the Fact" Reaction to Bank of England

Pound Sterling could fall in response to an eagerly-anticipated rate hike from the Bank of England Thursday, says one strategist, as the first increase in bank rate for a decade is now the minimum …

01 November 2017 The Pound's Outlook Rests with the Great Bank of England 'Policy Mistake' Debate

Is the Bank of England about to make a policy mistake? The question is incredibly important for how the Pound trades over coming months.

17 October 2017 Pound Sterling Falls on BoE Scrutiny - "It Appears that the Market was Looking for More"

Professor Silvana Tenreyro says she will be inclined to vote for a rate rise in near future but Governor Carney's measured tone disappoints Sterling-bulls who are hungry for hints on potential inte…

13 October 2017 Bank of England Faces A Choice Between Credibility and The Economy Says BNY Mellon

The BoE's allusion to a possible rate rise is beginning to look like "policy error", according to one strategist, but if the bank rescinds its earlier guidance then bearish voices around Sterling w…

12 October 2017 Nomura: Bank of England to Raise Rates Once Every Six Months

Past cycles show the Bank of England (BOE) usually raises interest rates much more frequently than the market expects, according to research by Nomura, which could mean a stronger Pound going forwa…

20 September 2017 UBS see 2nd Interest Rate Rise in May 2018 at Bank of England

UBS foresee two near-term interest rate rises coming out of the Bank of England which goes against consensus expectations for an one-off rate rise in November.

18 September 2017 British Pound Fades on Profit-Taking as Carney Delivers Steady Message to Audience at IMF in Washington

Carney did little to add renewed impetus to last week's Sterling rally while the bulk of strategists see only a one-time boost from a BoE hike.

15 September 2017 Uber-Dove Vlieghe Ignites Fresh Pound Sterling Rally, Confirms Interest Rate Rise Necessary

The Bank of England’s Gertjan Vlieghe has hammered home the point that interest rates are to rise for the first time in a decade in late-2017.

14 September 2017 Carney + Vlieghe Double-Team on Rates Message, send Pound Sterling up Another 1.0% vs US Dollar and Euro

The British Pound has received fresh impetus as another Bank of England policy-setter reinforces the view that interest rate are to rise.

14 September 2017 Pound Sterling Jumps as Bank of England Surprises with Hint of November 2017 Interest Rate Rise

The British Pound has risen against most major currencies as the Bank of England warns the market is underpricing expectations for future interest rate rises.

12 September 2017 Haldane's Vote Key Trigger for Pound Sterling at Bank of England's September Meeting

The Bank of England’s Andy Haldane is a wild card among the nine-person Monetary Policy Committee who could light a fire under the Pound Sterling at one of the MPC’s upcoming meetings.

11 September 2017 The Pound-to-Euro Exchange Rate: Major Repricing Key Risk at Impending BofE Meeting

Thursday’s Bank of England meeting could yield a major repricing of the Pound-to-Euro exchange rate, according to strategists at TD Securities.

05 September 2017 Pound-to-Euro: Better Rates Ahead as Central Banks Tipped to Set the Tone this Month

Central banks are likely to set the tone for both the British Pound and Euro over coming weeks, and according to one analyst, this offers the GBP/EUR exchange rate potential relief.

01 September 2017 "The Bank of England's Job Is Done" say Berenberg

Brexit risks have not materialised in a meaningful fashion, an economist says, while the Bank of England's post-crisis monetary policy has done all that it can do.