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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, with four members preferring a 0.25 percentage point reduction to 3.5%. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank also held its deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.00% on the same day.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, with four members preferring a 0.25 percentage point reduction to 3.5%. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank also held its deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.00% on the same day.

The Bank of England projects U.K. inflation will fall to around 2% by spring 2026, earlier than the 2027 timeline forecast in November 2025, largely due to energy price developments including measures from Budget 2025. The European Central Bank confirmed eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January 2026.

The Bank of England projects U.K. inflation will fall to around 2% by spring 2026, earlier than the 2027 timeline forecast in November 2025, largely due to energy price developments including measures from Budget 2025. The European Central Bank confirmed eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January 2026.

The Bank of England downgraded its U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 from 1.2% to 0.9% and raised its unemployment rate projection to peak at 5.3%, up from the previously expected 5.1%. The ECB noted the euro area economy "remain[ed] resilient in a challenging global environment," having grown by 1.5% in 2025.

The Bank of England downgraded its U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 from 1.2% to 0.9% and raised its unemployment rate projection to peak at 5.3%, up from the previously expected 5.1%. The ECB noted the euro area economy "remain[ed] resilient in a challenging global environment," having grown by 1.5% in 2025.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated there would be scope for further rate cuts in 2026 if the economy evolves as expected, though he emphasized judgements around further easing will become a closer call. ECB President Christine Lagarde cited ongoing global trade policy uncertainty while claiming underlying inflation indicators had seen little recent change.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated there would be scope for further rate cuts in 2026 if the economy evolves as expected, though he emphasized judgements around further easing will become a closer call. ECB President Christine Lagarde cited ongoing global trade policy uncertainty while claiming underlying inflation indicators had seen little recent change.

The Bank of England's Agents' pay survey indicates U.K. private sector pay settlements will average 3.4% in 2026, down from 4.0% in 2025, which policymakers consider close to target-consistent levels. The ECB noted negotiated wage growth indicators point to continued moderation in eurozone labor costs.

The Bank of England's Agents' pay survey indicates U.K. private sector pay settlements will average 3.4% in 2026, down from 4.0% in 2025, which policymakers consider close to target-consistent levels. The ECB noted negotiated wage growth indicators point to continued moderation in eurozone labor costs.

Financial markets increased bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March 2026 to nearly 50% following the February decision, while the pound weakened 0.6% against the dollar. The euro remained steady around 1.18 against the dollar after the ECB's decision, with eurozone equities edging higher.

Financial markets increased bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March 2026 to nearly 50% following the February decision, while the pound weakened 0.6% against the dollar. The euro remained steady around 1.18 against the dollar after the ECB's decision, with eurozone equities edging higher.

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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75% on February 5, 2026, with four members preferring a 0.25 percentage point reduction to 3.5%. The European Central Bank also held its deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.00% on the same day.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75% on February 5, 2026, with four members preferring a 0.25 percentage point reduction to 3.5%. The European Central Bank also held its deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.00% on the same day.

The Bank of England projects UK inflation will fall to around 2% by spring 2026, significantly earlier than the 2027 timeline forecast in November 2025, largely due to energy price developments including measures from Budget 2025. The European Central Bank confirmed eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January 2026.

The Bank of England projects UK inflation will fall to around 2% by spring 2026, significantly earlier than the 2027 timeline forecast in November 2025, largely due to energy price developments including measures from Budget 2025. The European Central Bank confirmed eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January 2026.

The Bank of England downgraded its UK GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.2% to 0.9% and raised its unemployment rate projection to peak at 5.3%, up from the previously expected 5.1%. The ECB noted the eurozone economy remains resilient despite challenging global conditions.

The Bank of England downgraded its UK GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.2% to 0.9% and raised its unemployment rate projection to peak at 5.3%, up from the previously expected 5.1%. The ECB noted the eurozone economy remains resilient despite challenging global conditions.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated there should be scope for further rate cuts in 2026 if the economy evolves as expected, though he emphasized judgements around further easing will become a closer call. ECB President Christine Lagarde cited ongoing global trade policy uncertainty.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated there should be scope for further rate cuts in 2026 if the economy evolves as expected, though he emphasized judgements around further easing will become a closer call. ECB President Christine Lagarde cited ongoing global trade policy uncertainty.

The Bank of England's Agents' pay survey indicates UK private sector pay settlements will average 3.4% in 2026, down from 4.0% in 2025, which policymakers consider close to target-consistent levels. The ECB noted negotiated wage growth indicators point to continued moderation in eurozone labor costs.

The Bank of England's Agents' pay survey indicates UK private sector pay settlements will average 3.4% in 2026, down from 4.0% in 2025, which policymakers consider close to target-consistent levels. The ECB noted negotiated wage growth indicators point to continued moderation in eurozone labor costs.

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