Bank of England cuts its base rate to 3.50% (−25 bp from current 3.75%) on September 17, 2026
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 23. August 2026
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Predicted for 17. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The BoE has held at 3.75% since July 2026 — fifth consecutive pause. UK CPI at 2.6% is above the 2% target, reducing urgency. However, GDP growth is slowing and wage growth is cooling (ONS). OIS swaps for the September 17 meeting imply roughly 40–45% chance of a 25bp cut. A strong August labour market report or CPI uptick (also released September 17) could force another hold.
Data basis for this prediction
- Bank of England MPC July 30, 2026 decision: Rate held at 3.75% (5th consecutive hold) — money.co.uk
- UK CPI Juli 2026: 2,6 % YoY (oberhalb des 2 %-Ziels — ONS / Bank of England)
- BoE MPC meeting calendar: nächste Sitzung 17. September 2026 (Bank of England offizielle Website)
- OIS-Swap-Marktpreisungen: ~40–45 % für 25-Bp-Senkung im September 2026 (Bloomberg aggregiert, Aug 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] BoE senkte den Leitzins NICHT auf 3,50 %, sondern hielt bei 3,75 %. Senkung ist ausgeschlossen.
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