Bank of England cuts rates for the first time in four years

The Bank of England ("BoE") recently made its first rate cut in over four years, stirring cautious optimism about the UK's economic future. Although BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill acknowledged an improved outlook, he noted the growth rate remains modest at around 1% annually from 2024 to 2026. The narrow 5-4 vote for the rate cut underscores persistent inflation risks. Surveys show a slight decline in firms' expectations for wage growth and inflation. The BoE's survey revealed expected wage growth fell to 4.1% and the one-year-ahead consumer price index dropped to 2.5%. Similarly, the Citi/YouGov survey showed stability in one-year inflation outlooks and a minor rise in long-term expectations, reflecting the BoE's increased confidence in disinflation.

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