BOE Lombardelli Leaves December Rate Hike Open
Bank of England official Clare Lombardelli states she will not rule out a December rate hike depending on economic data. She notes that British youth face a low-gear hiring economy.
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli refused to rule out a December rate hike, citing incoming data on energy prices and geopolitical conflicts. The central bank recently raised rates to 4% from 3.75%, marking the first increase since August 2023. Officials are weighing further monetary tightening as macroeconomic pressures continue to ripple through the United Kingdom.
