# Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/faisal-islam-how-high-will-interest-rates-go/
- Published: 2026-11-05T12:53:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T13:40:58+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Business (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckr5y0y37gv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Economy

## Key points

- Interest rates have reached 4%.
- One more rise is expected, probably in February.
- The outlook depends on war, inflation and economic data.

## Summary

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 4%, with its committee divided over whether further increases are needed. The article’s assessment is that one more rise, likely in February, is expected, but the decision depends heavily on how the Iran war affects inflation and the economy.

The Bank forecasts inflation approaching 5% next spring, partly as a typical household energy bill is set to rise by 27% to £2,150 a year. Oil has been below the $108-a-barrel average used in its forecast, while UK growth has been stronger than expected: 0.6% and 0.5% in the first two quarters, with 0.7% forecast for July to September. Unemployment has stabilised and sterling has strengthened, which could make imports cheaper and help curb inflation.

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