“So, we will likely add a hike to our forecast in H2 2026, if energy futures curves hold at yesterday’s levels, or higher, over the weekend.”The consultancy’s chief UK economist Rob Wood said: “Futures markets are pricing energy costs close to the level we think warrants an increase to Bank Rate, and the MPC’s language suggests the bar to a hike is lower than previously thought.Pantheon Macroeconomics said it will start forecasting a UK interest rate rise if energy prices stay at current levels for another ...