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Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% Amid Dovish Shift, Signals Path to Cuts

Jackson Reed3 months ago07 mins

LONDON – The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today held its key interest rate steady at 4.25%, a decision widely anticipated by financial markets and economists. Meeting on June 19, 2025, the committee voted 6-3 to maintain the current rate, signaling stability for borrowers and savers after a period of significant tightening. While…

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