英国央行按兵不动 通胀警报仍未解除

Group 1 - The Bank of England decided to maintain the interest rate at 4%, aligning with market expectations, amid growing concerns over inflation rebound [1] - The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7 to 2 to keep rates unchanged, with some members advocating for a 25 basis point cut [1] - The Bank of England announced a slowdown in quantitative tightening to £700 billion, which also met market expectations [1] Group 2 - The Bank of England's stance contrasts sharply with the Federal Reserve, which recently cut rates and is expected to continue doing so [1] - Following the interest rate announcement, traders maintained their bets on a further 6 basis point cut this year [1] - The Bank of England warned that future rate cuts will be "gradual and cautious," depending on the persistence of potential inflationary pressures [1] Group 3 - Recent official data showed that the August inflation rate was nearly double the Bank of England's 2% target, with signs of stabilization in the labor market [2] - There is a deep division within the Bank of England regarding how to respond to the new wave of inflation driven by energy and food costs [2] - Rising household inflation expectations are concerning some officials, as they fear it may lead to increased wage demands and further price hikes, creating a feedback loop [2]