BoE Holds Rates at 3.75%, Split Vote Signals Hawkish Tilt

The Bank of England kept its policy rate at 3.75%, matching consensus, but the 3-6 vote split (three members favoring a hike) and the acknowledgment of upward inflation risks signal a hawkish bias. This suggests the next move is more likely a hike than a cut, which could support GBP and pressure UK rate-sensitive assets.