ChemBriefBank of England Rate Setters Warn of 'Sparks in the Tinderbox'
Two senior Bank of England officials warned of potential interest rate hikes as high energy costs and geopolitical tensions raise inflation risks.
reuters · 2026-09-24 08:44 UTC
Two senior Bank of England officials warned of potential interest rate hikes as high energy costs and geopolitical tensions raise inflation risks.
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