Central Bank Policy

Hawkish Undertones Emerge as BOE Cuts

With Katharine Neiss, PhD — Aug 7, 2025

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Katharine Neiss, PhD, Deputy Head of Global Economics and Chief European Economist, reacts to the Bank of England’s August Monetary Policy Meeting where the Bank cut its policy rate to 4%. While the cut was expected, the hawkish tone from the Bank was not as expected. Katharine also highlights two reasons why her view on rates remains unchanged for the remainder of the year.

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