Bank of England Raises Rates to 4% Amid Inflation Concerns - GuruFocus

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On November 05, 2026, the Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%, marking its first increase since 2023. This decision was more hawkish than anticipated, with an 8-1 voting result from the Monetary Policy Committee. Notably, the lone dissenting vote came from Catherine Mann, who favored a larger increase of 50 basis points. Following the announcement, traders increased bets on further rate hikes, leading to a sell-off in UK government bonds. The yield on two-year bonds rose to 4.790%, while the ten-year yield reached 5.170%. The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.43%, with declines in banking and defense stocks. Amidst this economic backdrop, we turn our attention to Super Micro Computer Inc SMCI .