Divided Bank of England cuts rates, pound jumps:
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Bank of England Split Marks Latest Rate CutThe Bank of England cut rates by 0.25%, its fifth reduction in 12 months, amid historic voting divisions and mixed economic signals.
Key FactsAug 7, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The Bank of England reduced the benchmark interest rate from 4.25% to 4%, with nearly half of policymakers opposing the move.
- For the first time, the Monetary Policy Committee conducted two rounds of voting due to disagreements about tackling rising inflation and worsening job losses.
- The pound gained 0.4% to $1.3405 following the decision, while stock and bond markets showed mixed responses.
- Analysts highlight the uncertainty surrounding future rate decisions, suggesting another cut in November could occur depending on upcoming economic data.
The decision to cut rates again was far from unanimous, passing with a razor-edge 5-4 majority.— Jeremy Batstone-Carr, Strategist at Raymond James Investment Services, France.
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