英国央行如期维持利率不变，放缓缩表步伐

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of England maintained its policy interest rate at 4.00%, aligning with market expectations, while reducing its quantitative tightening pace from £100 billion to £70 billion [1][3] Group 1: Monetary Policy Decisions - The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged was supported by 7 members, while 2 members voted for a rate cut [1] - The Bank of England warned that future rate cuts will be "gradual and cautious," depending on the easing of underlying inflationary pressures [3] - The central bank's latest decision contrasts sharply with the Federal Reserve, which announced rate cuts earlier [5] Group 2: Inflation and Economic Outlook - Current inflation in the UK is nearly double the Bank of England's target of 2%, with expectations that inflation will rise to 4% this month [5][6] - The Bank of England noted that progress in alleviating wage pressures has outpaced that of price pressures, but recent inflation increases could create greater pressure on both fronts [4] - The UK economy is performing better than expected, with GDP growth forecast for Q3 revised up from 0.3% to 0.4% [6]