19/09/2026
🏦 BANK RATE HELD AT 3.75%
The Bank of England has decided to keep the base rate at 3.75% for another month.
So, what could this mean for inflation over the next 6 months?
📈 Inflation is expected to remain above the Bank of England’s 2% target in the short term.
Energy prices are currently putting upward pressure on inflation, with the Bank expecting inflation to rise further through the end of 2026 and potentially into early 2027.
But there are also factors working in the opposite direction — higher borrowing costs and softer conditions in the labour market should continue to put downward pressure on inflation over time.
🎯 The Bank’s aim remains clear: to get inflation sustainably back to 2%.
For households, borrowers and the property market, the next few months could therefore be an interesting balancing act between inflation, interest rates and consumer confidence.
I’ll be keeping a close eye on what this means for the local property market here in HP14. 🏡