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Bank of England Preview - Patience

30 January 2026 15:54 RaboResearch

The Bank of England is set to hold rates next week as labour market cooling contrasts with limited inflation progress. The MPC remains divided, even as Governor Bailey appears open to easing. We expect two cuts to 3.25% in the first half of the year, with March and June as the most likely windows. Even so, the timing of these calls remains uncertain.

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