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Bank of England (BoE) news

The Bank of England (BoE) is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability, targeting a 2% inflation rate. The BoE uses interest rate adjustments and quantitative easing to influence the economy and achieve its inflation target. It also plays a key role in ensuring financial stability in the UK.

Week Ahead - Welcome relief
Financial markets enjoyed a little reprieve last week following a raft of central bank announcements the week before. Next week sees the focus remain on policymakers, with many set to appear at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Portugal. Recessions have gone from being a potential consequence of high inflation and rapid monetary tightening to an increasingly likely scenario.
24-06-2022 21:14 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Week Ahead - Acceptance
Heading for a recession? This past week felt like a big moment for central banks and financial markets. It was the moment when the majority accepted that inflation isn't just a problem, it's one that needs to be dealt with powerfully in order to prevent it from spiralling out of control and becoming ingrained in the economy.
17-06-2022 12:21 GMT by Craig Erlam
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