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U.K. Interest Rate Decision

Latest Release

Nov 02, 2023

Actual

5.25%

Forecast

5.25%

Bank of England (BOE) monetary policy committee members vote on where to set the rate. Traders watch interest rate changes closely as short term interest rates are the primary factor in currency valuation.

A higher than expected rate is positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected rate is negative/bearish for the GBP.

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Currency: GBP

Source: Bank of England

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Dec 14, 2023 (Dec)	07:00			5.25%
Nov 02, 2023 (Nov)	07:00	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Sep 21, 2023 (Sep)	06:00	5.25%	5.50%	5.25%
Aug 03, 2023 (Aug)	06:00	5.25%	5.25%	5.00%
Jun 22, 2023 (Jun)	06:00	5.00%	4.75%	4.50%
May 11, 2023 (May)	06:00	4.50%	4.50%	4.25%

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