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Bank of England Policy Announcement (19th Dec. 2024)

While the Bank of England left interest rates at 4.75% today, it struck a slightly more dovish tone. This supports our view that the next 25 basis points (bps) rate cut will come in February and that the Bank will cut rates further and faster than investors expect, at alternative meetings until rates reach 3.50% in early 2026.

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