How to Prepare for the Bank of England Rate Decision [18/09/2025] with MRKT

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Step 1: Review Previous BoE Minutes & Decisions
3. Step 2: Track Recent UK Data (Labor, Inflation, Growth)
4. Step 3: Monitor Market Positioning (COT + Sentiment)
5. Step 4: Identify Key Technical Levels with MRKT
6. Step 5: Watch the Release in Real Time (AI Headlines & Candle Analysis)
7. Conclusion

Introduction

The Bank of England’s policy decisions are among the most impactful events for GBP pairs, UK equities, and global risk sentiment. For traders, it’s not enough to know when the meeting is, you need to know how to prepare.

With MRKT’s integrated tools, from Fundamentals and Sentiment Dashboards to Candle Analysis and AI-driven event summaries, you can approach BoE day like an institution.

Step 1: Review Previous BoE Minutes & Decisions

Start by looking back at the last BoE meeting.

• What was the vote split? (Rate Hike vs Hold vs Cut)
• What did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) emphasize?

Step 2: Track Recent UK Data

The BoE’s decision will be shaped by the latest fundamentals:

• Inflation (CPI, PPI).
• Labor market (unemployment, wage growth).
• Growth (GDP, PMI surveys).

Step 3: Monitor Market Positioning

Positioning often determines how big the move will be.

• Use MRKT’s COT Report → see how hedge funds are positioned on GBP futures.
• Check MRKT’s AI Sentiment Index → measure risk-on vs risk-off context.

Step 4: Identify Key Technical Levels with MRKT

Overlay fundamentals with technicals.

• Use MRKT’s Daily & Weekly Bias to spot critical levels.
• Example: resistance near 1.30 on GBP/USD, or support near 1.26.

Step 5: Watch the Release in Real Time

This is where MRKT gives you the institutional edge:

• AI Live Headlines → instant breakdown of the vote count, policy statement, and press conference.
• Candle Analysis → click the BoE release candle to see the why behind every spike.

Conclusion

Trading central bank events like the BoE is all about preparation.

• Retail traders often wait for the move.
• Institutions prepare with scenarios in advance.

With MRKT, you can do the same:

• Review prior decisions.
• Track fundamentals.
• Monitor positioning.
• Map key levels.
• React instantly with AI-powered event coverage.

👉 Don’t just trade the BoE. Prepare for it like an institution, with MRKT.