Bank of england floats a november rate hike if energy prices dont come down
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Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% by a 6-3 vote, but signaled a November hike is possible if energy prices stay high. ING's base case remains a hold if energy cools, with a cut possible in 2027. The Bank expects inflation to peak just above 4% early next year, partly due to a potential 25% rise in the household energy cap in January. Market pricing of four hikes appears overdone.
- Institution
- ING THINK
- Published
- 09/17/2026
- Research topic
- Crude Oil (WTI) · Inflation
- Time horizon
- 2027 · next year
Key arguments
- The November rate hike hinges entirely on whether oil and natural gas prices decline over the next six weeks.
- If energy prices stay high, the Bank is prepared to hike in November and again in February, as an insurance move.
- The Bank's inflation forecast above 4% raises the risk of second-round effects, but there is no sign of broad spillovers yet.
- Market pricing for four rate hikes over the next year looks overdone given weak jobs market and tight fiscal policy.
Key numbers
- Bank Rate
- 3.75%
- Vote
- 6-3
- Inflation peak forecast
- just above 4% early next year
- Household energy cap rise
- 25% in January
- Market pricing of rate hikes
- four over the next year
Main risks
- Energy prices staying high could force the Bank to hike in November and February, contrary to base case.
- Inflation above 4% could trigger second-round effects, though no evidence yet.
- Market pricing of four hikes may be overdone, but if energy stays high, a hike is possible.
Corresponding source evidence
The chances of a November hike hinge entirely on whether oil and natural gas prices come lower.
That would enable the Bank to stay on hold, as it voted to do today, and even cut rates in 2027.
· 2027What’s striking is that the Bank now thinks inflation will peak a bit above 4% early next year.
· next year
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