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External oil shocks continue to dictate UK monetary policy while structural energy dependence remains unaddressed.
UK borrowing costs climbed back to mid-June levels after oil spiked above 100 dollars, exposing household exposure to imported energy volatility.
The Bank of England's narrow decision to hold rates at 4% reveals internal rifts and fiscal uncertainties, prolonging high borrowing costs for households despite easing inflation. This cautionary stance highlights persistent economic vulnerabilities across political cycles.
Britain's central bank has lost its credibility, and the markets are reacting accordingly. The recent interest rate cut is a clear signal that the Bank of England is no longer the independent institution it once was.