Bank of England Faces Inflation Above 3%. Economists Predict No Rate Change in 2026.

Source: International Business Times

Nearly 90% of economists surveyed expect the Bank of England to hold its benchmark Bank Rate at 3. 75% through the end of the year. Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for the rest of 2026, even as inflation climbs further above its target and financial markets continue to bet that another rate hike could be coming.