# BoE signals a February rate rise after unanimous hike

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T18:16:05.890Z
- Category: macro · region United Kingdom · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84501-boe-signals-a-february-rate-rise-after-unanimous-hike
- Commodities: [British Pound (USD per GBP)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GBPUSD.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Read by commodity

- GBPUSD: bullish ▲

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/boe-signals-a-february-rate-rise-after-unanimous-hike-202611060909

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