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The Bank of England holds interest rates steady for a fourth straight meeting
Jun 18, 2026 7:31 AM

The Bank of England issued its interest rate decision on Thursday at the conclusion of its June 18 meeting, leaving rates unchanged at 3.75%, the lowest level since December 2022, in line with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting with no change.

This statement is positive for the British pound.

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