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Bank of England Should Slow Interest-Rate Cuts, Pill Says

BOE chief economist says he remains concerned about upside risks to achieving the central bank’s 2% inflation target

The BOE reduced its key rate to 4.25% earlier this month, its fourth cut since the summer of 2024.
The BOE reduced its key rate to 4.25% earlier this month, its fourth cut since the summer of 2024. Photo: carlos jasso/Reuters

The Bank of England should be more cautious in its cycle of interest-rate cuts as inflation and wage growth continue above target, its chief economist said Tuesday.

“While disinflation toward the 2% inflation target continues, disinflationary momentum has shown signs of stuttering,” Huw Pill said in a speech in London.

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