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Escalation: Theguardian: UK Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely Amid Iran War

created: Mar 9, 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates this year due to ongoing conflict in Iran. Predictions indicate a potential rise in rates as bond yields increase.

Markets forecast that the Bank of England will keep interest rates steady through 2026. This outlook comes as bond yields rise, reflecting expectations of a prolonged conflict in Iran.