Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-england-defies-fed-s-rate-hike-lead-leaving-rates-unchangedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Despite Rising Inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-england-defies-fed-s-rate-hike-lead-leaving-rates-unchangedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-england-defies-fed-s-rate-hike-lead-leaving-rates-unchanged#u75718Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:30:38 +0000The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75%, diverging from the US Federal Reserve which raised rates to 4%. While the bank kept rates steady, it warned of persistent inflation pressures and indicated a shift toward future hikes. This decision comes as UK inflation is projected to exceed 4%. Alongside the rate hold, the bank announced an overhaul of its gilt sales plan and a reshuffle of its balance sheet. Market reactions included a price increase for gold following the announcement.Why it mattersCentral banks typically coordinate or follow similar trajectories to stabilize global