Mizuho analyst Evelyn Gomez-Lichty said markets are awaiting Thursday speeches by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and MPC members Huw Pill, Megan Greene and Claire Lombardelli for clues on a possible November rate hike. Investors are expected

2026-10-08

Mizuho analyst Evelyn Gomez-Lichty said markets are awaiting Thursday speeches by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and MPC members Huw Pill, Megan Greene and Claire Lombardelli for clues on a possible November rate hike. Investors are expected to focus especially on Bailey and Lombardelli for any shift toward a hawkish stance. Market pricing puts the probability of a November Bank Rate increase at 83%.