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Bank of England's Greene says inflation risks are bigger than thought
What happened
Bank of England's Greene stated that inflation risks are bigger than thought. This is the latest development from a Bank of England official.
What it means for markets
This hawkish comment from a Bank of England official could support the British pound and weigh on UK government bonds, as it suggests a more aggressive monetary policy stance may be needed. The market will watch for any further hawkish signals from other Bank of England policymakers.
AssetExpectedMove since first report
British pound FXB Hawkish inflation comment from Bank of England's Greene supports sterling
▲ Up
+0.17% 128.68 (2026-10-20) → 128.90 (2026-10-30)
Long Treasuries TLT Higher UK inflation risks may spill over to global bond yields
▼ Down
+2.13% 80.13 (2026-10-20) → 81.84 (2026-10-30)
What to watch
- Any further comments from Bank of England officials on inflation
Source timeline
- Reuters Bank of England's Greene says inflation risks are bigger than thought