Bank of England set to defy Fed’s rate-hike lead, despite rising inflation

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

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  • The Bank of England is expected to keep rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs keep pressure on prices.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:20:23 UTC.

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