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The Bank of England raised rates unanimously, with policymaker Catherine Mann favoring a larger 50-basis-point increase. Governor Andrew Bailey said another increase was possible if the Iran war persists, and the bank projected inflation peaking near 5% in mid-2027; the author expects a February hike unless the conflict resolves quickly.
The hawkish decision and prospect of another rate increase may support sterling, although the market had already priced in substantial tightening. The Iran-war condition makes the policy outlook sensitive to developments in the conflict.
fxstreet.comMatthew Ryan, CFANov 6, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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