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Today’s UK interest rate rise unlikely to be the last unless Iran war ends; Wall Street slides on AI fears as ‘panic sets in’ – as it happened

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Briefings

The UK experienced its first interest rate increase in three years as Bank of England officials forecast inflation could reach 5% by mid-2027. This move coincided with a significant drop in UK 10-year gilt yields to 5.1%, the lowest level since August 2028, reflecting market confidence in the Bank's inflation targets amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Key points

• The Bank of England announced the UK's first interest rate rise in three years, forecasting inflation could reach 5% by mid-2027.
• UK 10-year gilt yields fell to 5.1%, the lowest since August 2028, indicating market confidence in the Bank's inflation targets.

Context

The UK faced a cost-of-living crisis while navigating political uncertainty regarding the AI bubble post-Democratic midterms. These economic factors drove the Bank's decision to raise rates, impacting bond markets and investor confidence.

Limitations

Data reflects the first rate hike in three years; inflation forecast is mid-2027; gilt yield drop is the lowest since August 2028. Evidence is untrusted and preprint status applies.

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