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BoE Hold Expected, Energy Revives Hike Bets
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UK CPI rose 3.1% in August, highest since February, as the Bank of England is expected to hold Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday.
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Marcus Bell
Markets pricing in a November move feels premature given how uncertain global energy shocks still are.
UK Inflation Hits Five-Month High at 3.1%
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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026, led by motor fuel costs, with core and housing components contributing as well. Meanwhile, regular pay growth stayed at 3.5% year-on-year in the three months to July 2026, with real pay up 0.6%, as markets await the Bank of England’s upcoming decision.
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Chris Dalton
Fuel costs driving this inflation spike could easily push the Bank to delay any rate cuts again.
UK Job Vacancies Fall to 702,000, Unemployment Steady
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Britain’s job market stayed weak, with unemployment at 4.9% and vacancies at 702,000—the lowest outside the pandemic—while payrolled employees fell by 26,000 in July to August. Wages remain modest (around 3.5% excluding bonuses), reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will keep rates on hold and that the labor market is cooler and less prone to a fresh inflation surge.
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Nicole Hardy
Fewer openings and falling payrolls mean the labor market is cooling without tipping into recession territory.
UK Inflation Seen Subdued by Bailey; BoE Rate Path Uncertain
Finance
— Aug 28, 2026
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated that there are only subdued second-round inflation effects in the UK and a softer labour market, keeping expectations for future rate moves cautious ahead of the Sept. 17 decision, with markets pricing in a modest year-end hike. Investors are also weighing company signals such as Super Micro Computer’s comparatively low valuation and growing insider confidence, reflecting varied market focus as central banks navigate inflation dynamics.
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
Simon August · 6 min · 13h