eToro strategist Sam North said in a note the Bank of England's latest policy decision signals it is increasingly close to raising rates. The 6-3 vote to hold rates showed Mann joining Green and Pill in calling for a hike. North warned the Bank risks falling behind the curve and, if higher energy costs pass through to wages and prices, could be forced into more disruptive tightening later. He said the threshold for hiking has clearly lowered.

2026-07-30

eToro strategist Sam North said in a note the Bank of England's latest policy decision signals it is increasingly close to raising rates. The 6-3 vote to hold rates showed Mann joining Green and Pill in calling for a hike. North warned the Bank risks falling behind the curve and, if higher energy costs pass through to wages and prices, could be forced into more disruptive tightening later. He said the threshold for hiking has clearly lowered.