The Bank of England kept the bank rate at 5.25% as expected following similar moves by the ECB and the Federal Reserve. The bank also presented its forecasts. It expects inflation to fall to 4.8% in October and 4.6% for the fourth quarter. The economy is expected to flatline with zero growth in 2024 and only 0.25% in 2025. Financial markets did not react strongly as both the decision and the forecasts were in line with expectations.