🏦 BREAKING: BANK OF ENGLAND CUTS RATE — WHAT IT MEANS FOR MARKETS
📉 The Bank of England (BoE) just lowered its benchmark interest rate from 4.0% to 3.75% — the sixth cut in recent moves, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in nearly three years.
🔍 Why the Cut?
· Inflation fell faster than expected → 3.2% in Nov (down from 3.6% in Oct)
· Stagnant UK growth + rising unemployment
· MPC vote: 5–4 in favor (Governor Bailey switched to the easing side)
💼 Immediate Impact:
· Mortgage rates likely to drop — relief for UK homeowners
· GBP may soften — watch GBP/USD, GBP pairs in crypto
· Global liquidity boost — easier money often flows toward risk assets (stocks, crypto)
🌍 Broader Context:
While the BoE is easing,other major central banks (Fed, ECB) remain cautious. Diverging policies could create FX volatility & cross-border capital shifts.
📈 Crypto Angle:
Historically,rate cuts → weaker currency → potential capital rotation into inflation‑hedge assets like Bitcoin.
If the trend continues, global liquidity could support crypto valuations into 2026.
⚡ Trader Takeaway:
· Monitor GBP crosses for forex-driven crypto moves
· Watch for “risk-on” sentiment if other central banks signal dovish turns
· Long-term: More cuts = more liquidity = potential tailwind for digital assets
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👇 Will more central banks follow the BoE’s lead in 2026?
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