The Bank of England's interest rate decision sets UK borrowing costs and is a major driver of the British pound.
Actual
3.75%
Forecast
3.75%
Previous
3.75%
Source: Bank of England. Figures as released; revisions appear in the next print.
Forecast: Trading Economics' forecast where available, otherwise the market consensus.
Calendar data: Trading Economics; official figures from the publishing agency.
Bank of England Rate Decision for July 30, 2026 came in at 3.75% versus 3.75% expected (previous 3.75%), in line with forecast.
How this print reads for the British Pound
In line with the 3.75% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally read as positive for the GBP, and below forecast as negative.
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