The monetary policy announcement from the Bank of England is the major event due on Thursday, headlining a hectic day for the European economic news.
The BoE is widely expected to keep the bank rate unchanged for the second straight meeting. The current 5.25 percent is the highest since early 2008. The statement is due at 8.00 am ET.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.