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BoE Rate Decision: Forex impact today
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee rate decision. Sets the Bank Rate plus QT pace. Vote split (MPC member dissent) often matters as much as the headline decision for sterling and gilts.
Next release
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
In 4 days
Last release
Thu, 07 May 2026
38 days ago
Cadence
Eight meetings per year, Thursday 12:00 GMT
Pairs to watch · live spot
- GBP/USD-0.01%1.3405
Cable. Tracks BoE-Fed differential, UK macro (CPI, wages, GDP) and gilts. The classic risk-on / risk-off proxy for sterling.
CB: BOE / FEDBrief → - EUR/GBP+0.04%0.8633
European cross. ECB-BoE policy gap and eurozone-UK growth differential. Tighter trading range than majors but tells political risk premium clearly.
CB: ECB / BOEBrief → - GBP/JPY+0.06%214.94
Volatile risk-on carry cross. Nicknamed 'the dragon' or 'the beast' for its swings. BoE-BoJ divergence + carry flow drive.
CB: BOE / BOJBrief →
Dated archive
BoE Rate Decision archive · 2026-05
Full dated brief with consensus, actual, market reaction and Rocky desk commentary for the most recent release.
Release schedule · ±90 days
FAQ
- Which forex pairs move on BoE Rate Decision?
- BoE Rate Decision typically moves GBP/USD, EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY. The strongest reactions historically come from the dollar pairs first, then the JPY and EM crosses.
- When is the next BoE release?
- Thu, 18 Jun 2026 (in 4 days).
- Why does BoE Rate Decision matter for forex traders?
- Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee rate decision. Sets the Bank Rate plus QT pace. Vote split (MPC member dissent) often matters as much as the headline decision for sterling and gilts.