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  1. Megan Greene was appointed as an external member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee on June 7, 2026.
  2. Renewed tensions in the Middle East are raising the risk of inflation shock as Catherine Mann participates in the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.

BoE policy is being influenced by geopolitical tensions, including Houthis attacks, coupled with hawkish expectations from the Bank of Japan and slowing retail sales.

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BoE policy is being influenced by geopolitical tensions, including Houthis attacks, coupled with hawkish expectations from the Bank of Japan and slowing retail sales.

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  1. Houthis attacks and BoJ expectations are pressuring BoE policy amid slow retail sales.1 source
  2. Attacks on energy facilities driven by Houthis are causing Brent oil prices to rise, influencing the Bank of England's policy.1 source
  3. Geopolitical tensions from Houthi attacks and Iranian threats are impacting BoE policy and global markets.1 source

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