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Bank of England faces the 'most difficult combination,' says governor Bailey as energy prices soar
Bank of England policymakers must contend with the "most difficult combination" of economic effects, according to governor Andrew Bailey
The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.
Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved away from a single economic forecast in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Report and instead produced forecasts for three separate scenarios.
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold for the third meeting in a row and policymakers were divided on where borrowing costs are likely to head as it gauges the extent of the inflationary shock from the Iran war.
The Bank of England and FCA are clashing over capital rules for trading firms. Here’s why firms could face serious legal risk and compliance exposure.
Global stock markets have surged to record highs despite the Iran War, yet Bank of England's head of financial stability, Sarah Breeden, recently warned that asset prices may not fully reflect the growing threats facing the global economy (1).
The Bank of England has expressed concerns about the FCA's proposal to reduce capital requirements for specialist trading firms, citing financial stability risks.
Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher in Europe in April, as growth continued to underperform in a worrying combination both for consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.