Bank of England's Bailey says second-round inflation pressures look subdued so far

Business Recorder • Oct 16, 2026

BANGKOK: Soaring energy prices so far ​appear to be having ‌limited wider effects on British prices, but it ​is too soon ​to draw firm conclusions, ⁠ Bank of England ​Governor Andrew Bailey said ​on Friday. “I think it’s too early, but to the ​extent we’ve se...

BANGKOK: Soaring energy prices so far appear to be having limited wider effects on British prices, but it is too soon to draw firm conclusions about how strong such second-round effects will be, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said ​on Friday. Most economists now expect the BoE to start raising rates next month, according to ​a Reuters poll, after keeping policy on hold since the outbreak of the US-Iran war ⁠...