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• The Bank of England, in focus, is expected to keep rates on hold as it monitors the economic impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive and the UK government's upcoming tax hikes on employers.
With inflation in Britain stubbornly above its 2% target, the Bank of England has cut borrowing costs less than the European Central Bank and the Fed since last summer, contributing to the country's sluggish economic growth.
Before that, investors will have UK wage data to chew on. Economy-wide wage growth, excluding bonuses, is expected to remain steady at...