英国央行宣布维持4%基准利率不变

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of England has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4%, aligning with market expectations, primarily due to persistent inflationary pressures [1] Inflation and Economic Indicators - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the UK National Statistics Office on the 17th of August shows that both year-on-year and month-on-month inflation rates met market expectations but remain significantly above the 2% inflation target [1] - Given the ongoing inflation rates exceeding the target and signs of fatigue in the labor market, international institutions widely predict that the Bank of England will not rush to lower interest rates [1]