BOE’s Key Rate Is Too Low, But Answer Is Not A Rise, Says Chief Economist

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM

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Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill stated that while U.K. consumer-price inflation is decreasing, it is not declining as quickly as anticipated.

He emphasized that inflation could be managed without increasing borrowing costs.

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BOE’s Key Rate Is Too Low, But Answer Is Not A Rise, Says Chief Economist

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