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Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Rising Inflation Fears

3/20/2026

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The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation concerns tied to missile attacks on an Iranian oil field.
The Bank projects inflation to exceed 3.5% due to surging oil and gas prices.
The governor cautioned against expecting multiple rate hikes and urged a cautious approach.
The Bank is in a wait-and-see mode, monitoring the conflict's impact ahead of its next meeting in April.

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The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation concerns tied to missile attacks on an Iranian oil field.
The Bank projects inflation to exceed 3.5% due to surging oil and gas prices.
The governor cautioned against expecting multiple rate hikes and urged a cautious approach.
The Bank is in a wait-and-see mode, monitoring the conflict's impact ahead of its next meeting in April.