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• [New] Prolonged disruption in trade could pose severe consequences for the UK economy, with one Bank of England scenario suggesting that inflation could race past 6% and interest rates could be hiked to 5.25%. City AM
• [New] Higher oil prices, fuel costs and energy bills are expected to affect both household spending and business margins, while the Bank of England is now widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged next week. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• [New] The Bank of England now expects inflation to rise again in the second half of 2026 as energy price effects broaden. Capitalise
• [New] Inflation is still a concern, and the Bank of England has to balance slower growth against the risk that higher energy and wage costs keep prices elevated. Day Hagan Asset Management
• [New] The Bank of England will place more weight on inflation than growth risks. Money Marketing
• UK GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.8% in 2026, down from 1.4% in 2025, as pressures from a new energy price shock push up inflation, weigh on spending and leads to potential further tightening by the Bank of England. KPMG
• The renewed threat of inflation means the Bank of England is now expected to raise rates at least once in 2026, with mortgage costs staying higher for longer. The Guardian
• Higher costs could prompt the Bank of England to consider additional monetary tightening, potentially as soon as July, to curb price rises. Crowdfund Insider
• The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates in response to rising inflation in 2026. The Guardian
• The surge in energy prices since the beginning of the Iran war has prompted analysts to cut their growth predictions for the UK economy, with households facing higher fuel bills and the Bank of England no longer expected to cut interest rates. BBC News
• A GDP m/m print at or below the -0.2% forecast could trigger a meaningful repricing of Bank of England rate expectations. ThinkCapital
• Last week the Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in a widely expected decision. Armstrong Watson
• Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England have expressed concern over potential systemic risks arising from private credit lately. CNBC
• The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% today, as expected. Mortgage News Daily
• The Bank of England expects stock markets around the world to fall because current share prices do not fully reflect the many risks facing the global economy. Insurance Journal
• The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in March after markets had been expecting a cut - and traders are now pricing in the possibility of a rate hike before the year is out. / UK US Recession News
• A major concern raised by the Bank of England Governor is the potential risk to financial stability if stablecoins continue expanding without consistent global oversight. MEXC
• The FCA has set its stall out with a new stablecoin sandbox targeted towards enabling payments innovation, and the Bank of England will offer large-scale stablecoin issuers direct accounts - a bold step taken neither in the EU or the US in developing their respective regimes. FinExtra
• A former Bank of England expert has claimed that the UK must plan for a potential financial crisis which could be triggered if the US confirm that aliens exist. LADbible
• The Bank of England has forecast three scenarios created by the impact of events in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on energy prices. The Money Pages
• Mortgage brokers are now more likely to anticipate further increases in Bank of England (BoE) base rate in 2026. Mortgage Professional
• The Federal Reserve has highlighted risks of energy-driven inflation, while other major institutions such as the ECB, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan have also hinted at the possibility of tighter monetary policy in the near term. investing.com
• Yesterday the Bank of England gave a major warning that the inflationary impact of the war in Iran could send inflation soaring to above 6% and force interest rates back up. City AM

Last updated: 19 June 2026