Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-25
UK markets are digesting a fresh hawkish signal from the Bank of England, with Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden saying a rate rise may soon be appropriate as high energy prices keep i
UK markets are digesting a fresh hawkish signal from the Bank of England, with Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden saying a rate rise may soon be appropriate as high energy prices keep inflation fears alive, and bond markets reflecting that nervousness. The tone sits against a backdrop of softening business surveys and tariff-hit exports, leaving investors weighing sticky inflation against weaker growth signals. Budget-time speculation around pension taxes adds another layer of caution to the mix.