The Bank of England keeps rates steady arguing the need to see what happens geopolitically

Podcast: Walker Crips' Market Commentary · Walker Crips Investment Management Limited

Opublikowano: 2026-05-05

Last week, Bank of England (“BoE”) Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated that the central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates. The recent surge in energy prices has created a significant supply-side shock, which Bailey and members of the Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) believe is better addressed through monitoring inflation risks rather than implementing an immediate tightening response. Policymakers ultimately voted 8–1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 3.75%, despite growing divisions within the committee as some members pushed for further hikes following the rise in inflation surveys... Stocks featured: DCC, Metlen Energy & Metals and The Weir G...