Bank of England holds Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% on 7 October 2026 (confirmed by BoE press release or Bloomberg by 7 October 2026)
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 3. October 2026
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Predicted for 7. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The Bank of England sets rates on 7 October 2026. The Bank Rate has been at 3.75% since December 2025. September's MPC voted 6-3 to hold, with three members pushing for a hike to 4.00%. UK Services PMI confirms expansion (>51.5pts); Construction PMI shows contraction. No specific prediction market anchor available. A hold at 3.75% is the most likely outcome; a hike to 4.00%, backed by three hawkish dissenters, remains the only realistic alternative at ~30%.
Data basis for this prediction
- BoE MPC September 2026: 6-3-Abstimmung Halten bei 3,75% (bankofengland.co.uk)
- Bank Rate unverändert seit Dezember 2025: 3,75% (bankofengland.co.uk)
- UK Services PMI Sep 2026: >51,5 Punkte — Expansion bestätigt (S&P Global, 6. Okt. 2026)
- UK Building PMI Sep 2026: <50,0 Punkte — Kontraktion (S&P Global, 6. Okt. 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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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