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Bank of England: The Skipper
The BoE held rates at 4.00% in a 5-4 split, marking a dovish hold. The quarterly easing rhythm is now gone and December has turned into a live meeting. Governor Bailey awaits confirmation of durable disinflation, which is uncertain. We still expect cuts in February and April 2026, but soft inflation data and front-loaded fiscal tightening could bring that forward.


