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BoE's Bailey Signals Potential 25bps Rate Hike Linked to Iran Conflict

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1Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated that the recent rise in the UK market yield curve is due to risk premia rather than expectations of interest rate hikes.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated there is a case for another 25bps rate hike if the conflict in Iran does not end. The Governor linked the potential for further monetary tightening directly to the duration of geopolitical tensions and their impact on the economic outlook.

This shift follows observations by Deputy Governor Ramsden regarding a stall in the downward trend of services inflation. These developments come after the BoE held interest rates at 4% on November 5, 2026, a day when the Construction PMI fell to 43.6, missing the 46.1 forecast.

Governor Andrew Bailey is scheduled to deliver another speech on November 9, 2026, which may provide further clarity on this hawkish contingency ahead of the BRC Retail Sales Monitor release on November 10, 2026.

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    Update: Governor Andrew Bailey defended the central bank's policy timeline, stating on November 5, 2026, that he does not believe the BoE moved too late in its actions. These remarks come as a direct response to criticisms regarding the timing of the bank's response to economic pressures.

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