# BoE’s Pill sees scope for interest rate cuts if UK growth stalls

> Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill said rates could stay unchanged or fall if UK growth stalls next year. He described the recent quarter-point increase to 4% as preemptive, while noting that markets still anticipate further hikes amid the energy shock.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T03:10:34.391Z
- Category: macro · region United Kingdom · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/88558-boe-s-pill-sees-scope-for-interest-rate-cuts-if-uk-growth-stalls
- Commodities: [British Pound (USD per GBP)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GBPUSD.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker growth outlook could limit or reverse expected BoE tightening, reducing support for sterling and weighing on GBP/USD. The prospect of lower rates may also ease pressure on UK borrowing costs.

## Sources

- economictimes.indiatimes.com: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/boes-pill-sees-scope-for-interest-rate-cuts-if-uk-growth-stalls/articleshow/135667381.cms

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