18 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Bank of England to keep rates steady after possible tightening slowdown

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The Bank of England will likely slow its government bond holdings reductions to £67.5 billion from £100 billion, according to a Reuters poll, but keep the main interest rate at 4%. Economists expect a unanimous decision to hold rates due to increased volatility in bond markets and inflation concerns. The BoE forecasts inflation to peak at 4% this month before returning to target.