Market Talk: 'So much depends on how long the energy situation lasts'
Published on March 19, 2026.
The Bank of England kept rates unchanged in a rare unanimous decision, with some policymakers saying they would have cut without the Iran war. However, others have expressed readiness to hike if energy prices continue to rise. The market is now pricing in two rate hikes this year.
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