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The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 3.75% in a split MPC vote as rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions threaten inflation. Six members vote to hold, three call for a hike to 4%. Inflation is expected to rise later this year before easing toward the target.
Dissenting Fed officials have argued that inflation remains elevated and supply shocks persist, calling for a series of small rate increases to curb inflation. The majority maintains rates as the economy holds steady, with the coming months likely to test the hawks’ case.
Warsh has moved to reduce forward guidance and may cut meetings, aiming to give the Fed more flexibility as markets react to his new approach while inflation remains above target.
The Federal Reserve has kept the benchmark rate steady in a nine-to-three vote, amid persistent inflation above the 2% goal. Dissenters argue for earlier tightening, while others urge patience; investors await July inflation data to gauge the path for policy.
Central banks are keeping policy tight amid persistent inflation. Ghana and emerging markets face risks from oil prices while US inflation remains elevated. Markets watch for further rate moves as growth shows signs of resilience.