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Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.

Key facts

  • The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:16 UTC.

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