Policymakers are expected to avoid a near-term move as swings in energy costs keep the inflation outlook uncertain ahead of the central bank’s upcoming meeting.
The Bank of England is reportedly poised to leave interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting, with volatile energy prices prompting caution among policymakers. The report suggests officials are reluctant to commit to a shift while energy-market swings continue to cloud the inflation outlook and broader policy path. A decision to hold steady would underscore how central banks can delay rate changes when commodity-driven price pressures make the economic picture less predictable.