Reuters poll finds economists expect Bank of England to hold rates through 2026
A Reuters poll of economists published yesterday found most expect the Bank of England to leave the base rate unchanged at next week's meeting and through the rest of 2026, even after recent inflation pressure tied to the Iran conflict. For buyers, that means fixed-rate pricing is unlikely to fall sharply in the near term. For sellers, demand levels look set to stay roughly where they are.
What this means for…
Buyers· 2/3
Sellers· 2/3
Wider market· 2/3
Each axis scored 1 (minor) to 3 (major). Total 6/9.
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