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European Economics Preview: Bank Of England Set To Hike Rate

The Bank of England is expected to raise its key rate for the third straight meeting on Thursday, as inflation is likely to accelerate more than anticipated due to higher energy prices amid the war in Ukraine.

The monetary policy announcement and the minutes of the meeting from the BoE are due at 8.00 am ET. Markets expect the bank to lift its key rate by a quarter-point to 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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