Trader consensus on Polymarket prices a 72% implied probability for no change in the Bank of England base rate at its April 30, 2026, MPC meeting, reflecting the unanimous 9-0 March 19 decision to hold at 3.75% amid escalating Middle East conflict risks and surging energy prices. February 2026 CPI inflation held steady at 3.0%, but pre-war data masks expected March upticks from higher oil, tempering rate-cut hopes and elevating the 26.4% odds for an increase as inflationary pressures persist. Stagnant GDP growth and softening labor market metrics provide counterbalance, yet traders anticipate policy caution until clarity emerges from upcoming March CPI data and global risk appetite shifts.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedBank of England decision in April?
Bank of England decision in April?
No change 72%
Increase 26.6%
50+ bps decrease 1.2%
25 bps decrease 1.1%
$180,666 Vol.
$180,666 Vol.
50+ bps decrease
1%
25 bps decrease
1%
No change
72%
Increase
27%
No change 72%
Increase 26.6%
50+ bps decrease 1.2%
25 bps decrease 1.1%
$180,666 Vol.
$180,666 Vol.
50+ bps decrease
1%
25 bps decrease
1%
No change
72%
Increase
27%
This market will resolve to the amount of basis points the upper bound of the Bank Rate is changed by versus the level it was prior to the Bank of England's April 2026 meeting.
The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Bank of England (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/upcoming-mpc-dates), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
If the Bank Rate is changed to a level not expressed in the displayed options, the change will be rounded up to the nearest 25 and will resolve to the relevant bracket. (e.g. if there's a cut/increase of 12.5 bps it will be considered to be 25 bps)
This market may resolve as soon as the Bank of England's statement for their April meeting with relevant data is issued. If no statement is released by the start date of the next scheduled meeting, this market will resolve to the "No change" bracket.
Market Opened: Feb 6, 2026, 5:23 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve to the amount of basis points the upper bound of the Bank Rate is changed by versus the level it was prior to the Bank of England's April 2026 meeting.
The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Bank of England (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/upcoming-mpc-dates), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
If the Bank Rate is changed to a level not expressed in the displayed options, the change will be rounded up to the nearest 25 and will resolve to the relevant bracket. (e.g. if there's a cut/increase of 12.5 bps it will be considered to be 25 bps)
This market may resolve as soon as the Bank of England's statement for their April meeting with relevant data is issued. If no statement is released by the start date of the next scheduled meeting, this market will resolve to the "No change" bracket.
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...Trader consensus on Polymarket prices a 72% implied probability for no change in the Bank of England base rate at its April 30, 2026, MPC meeting, reflecting the unanimous 9-0 March 19 decision to hold at 3.75% amid escalating Middle East conflict risks and surging energy prices. February 2026 CPI inflation held steady at 3.0%, but pre-war data masks expected March upticks from higher oil, tempering rate-cut hopes and elevating the 26.4% odds for an increase as inflationary pressures persist. Stagnant GDP growth and softening labor market metrics provide counterbalance, yet traders anticipate policy caution until clarity emerges from upcoming March CPI data and global risk appetite shifts.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated

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