今夜，这国央行宣布按下“暂停键”！

Group 1 - The Bank of England has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.00%, breaking a trend of quarterly rate cuts that began in August 2024 [1] - The decision was closely contested, with 5 out of 9 Monetary Policy Committee members voting to keep rates unchanged, while 4 members advocated for a rate cut to support the economy [1] - The Bank of England has revised its policy guidance, indicating that rates "may continue along a gradual downward path," which has led to increased market speculation about potential monetary easing in the coming months [1] Group 2 - The UK’s consumer inflation rate for September was reported at 3.8%, nearly double the Bank of England's target of 2%, marking the highest rate among major developed economies in the G7 [2] - The Bank of England noted that the risks of sustained higher inflation have become less pronounced, with weak demand posing a more significant risk to mid-term inflation, suggesting a more balanced overall risk outlook [2] - The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced that the upcoming autumn budget will focus on curbing inflation and aims to create conditions for the Bank of England to lower key interest rates [2]