FINWIRES · TerminalLIVE
FINWIRES

英國央行維持關鍵利率不變,但能源價格飆升預示政策可能重新考慮。

By

-- 英國央行維持基準利率在3.75%不變,並重申將隨時準備採取行動,應對中東持續不斷的戰爭推高能源成本並加劇通膨風險。 英國央行貨幣政策委員會以8比1的投票結果決定維持利率不變,唯一投下反對票的首席經濟學家休·皮爾(Huw Pill)支持將利率上調25個基點至4%。根據週四發布的消息,皮爾認為實現英國央行2%通膨目標的「風險明顯上升」。在3月的上次會議上,委員會一致投票決定維持利率不變。 根據英國國家統計局的最新數據,英國3月年通膨率從上月的3%升至3.3%,剔除能源價格的核心通膨率則從3.2%小幅下降至3.1%。 英國央行預計,受能源價格飆升的影響,2026 年下半年通膨率將走高,而「實質」的第二輪影響將對價格和工資設定構成風險。具體而言,英國央行工作人員目前預計,整體通膨率將在第二季平均降至 3.1%,然後在第三季回升至 3.3%。 鑑於全球能源價格的高度不確定性及其對國內通膨的潛在影響,英國央行製定了三種情境來評估戰爭可能對英國經濟的影響。在最糟糕的情境 C 中,由於預期通膨率將達到 6.2% 的峰值並長期高於目標水平,銀行利率將在 2027 年第一季升至 5.25%。 「如果衝擊似乎是短暫的,或者經濟疲軟,政策應更加註重避免不必要的經濟活動萎縮。如果第二輪影響可能更大,政策應側重於更快地將通膨率恢復到目標水平,」英國央行行長安德魯貝利表示。 貨幣政策委員會表示,將密切關注中東局勢,並隨時準備採取必要措施,以確保通膨率在中期內保持在符合英國央行2%目標的軌道上。

Related Articles

Australia

AVITA Medical Names Cary Vance as CEO

AVITA Medical's (RCEL) board appointed Cary Vance as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately after serving as CEO on an interim basis since October, the company said Thursday.The board also named Jan Stern Reed as chairman, with immediate effect, AVITA Medical said.Price: $4.33, Change: $+0.10, Percent Change: +2.36%

$RCEL
Australia

NLIGHT Plans to Expand Operations in Torino, Italy

NLIGHT (LASR) said Thursday it plans to expand its existing facility in Torino, Italy, to meet growing demand for locally assembled directed energy systems.The company said the expansion will enhance its capability to supply high-power laser subsystems and integrated components tailored to regional requirements.The upgraded site will focus on local assembly, testing, and lifecycle support for defense applications in European and Middle Eastern markets, nLIGHT said.Shares of the company were up 3.4% in Thursday trading.Price: $67.15, Change: $+2.18, Percent Change: +3.36%

$LASR
Australia

DoorDash, Lyft Expand Partnership Into Canada

DoorDash (DASH) and Lyft (LYFT) said Thursday they are expanding their partnership into Canada, enhancing the value of DashPass by introducing rideshare savings for members.DashPass is DoorDash's membership program designed to help customers save on everyday purchases, offering free delivery and reduced service fees on eligible orders.The expansion aims to transform DashPass into a broader lifestyle membership and help Lyft reach a new rider base, according to the statement.DashPass members can save on Lyft through upfront discounts on eligible rides, the statement added.Price: $169.50, Change: $+0.16, Percent Change: +0.10%

$DASH$LYFT