The Bank of England has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, even as new data show a significant drop in UK unemployment. The decision reflects the...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Bank of England Set to Hold Rates as Middle East Tensions Cloud Global Outlook
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its next policy meeting, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East...
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Seen as Near-Certain as Inflation Persists and Yen Weakens
Market analysts and investors have moved to near-consensus that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting, pointing to stubborn inflation...
ECB Raises Interest Rates in Bid to Bring Down Inflation
The European Central Bank has moved to increase its key interest rates, stepping up its effort to bring persistently high inflation under control across the eurozone....