https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-england-set-to-defy-fed-s-rate-hike-lead-despite-rising-inflationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-england-set-to-defy-fed-s-rate-hike-lead-despite-rising-inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-england-set-to-defy-fed-s-rate-hike-lead-despite-rising-inflation#u74261Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:01:21 +0000The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75 percent while holding steady against the US Federal Reserve's rate-hike lead of 4 percent, despite rising inflation pressures. Officials face tough choices amid an energy shock and an Iran war spiking inflation, alongside a slowing bond-buying programme. While the Federal Reserve moves forward with aggressive hikes, the British central bank is holding its course, though mounting economic pressures continue to stir discussion over a potential future rate increase.Why it mattersThis divergence highlights contrasting ce