Apr 30th, 2026

BOE's Bailey Says Market Reaction to Rates Decision Is 'Sensible'

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the market reaction to the central bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has been "very sensible," adding that recent UK market moves have so far been "dominated" by the situation in the Middle East, rather than internal political developments. He was speaking in an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua.