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Bank of England lends record 74 billion pounds in weekly repo

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Posted on July 3, 2025

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(Reuters) -The Bank of England allotted a record 74.225 billion pounds ($101.32 billion) in seven-day funds in its weekly short-term repo operation on Thursday, higher than a previous record of 72.782

Bank of England Sets New Record with £74 Billion Weekly Repo

(Reuters) -The Bank of England allotted a record 74.225 billion pounds ($101.32 billion) in seven-day funds in its weekly short-term repo operation on Thursday, higher than a previous record of 72.782 billion pounds set last week.

The central bank uses its short-term repo operations as a way to provide banks with reserves as it sells down its stockpile of government bonds bought under its quantitative easing programme.

($1 = 0.7325 pounds)

(Reporting by Andy Bruce; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • Bank of England allotted a record £74.225 billion in weekly repo.
  • Previous record was £72.782 billion set last week.
  • Repo operations provide banks with reserves.
  • Part of quantitative easing programme.
  • Exchange rate: $1 = 0.7325 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amount did the Bank of England allot in its latest repo operation?
The Bank of England allotted a record 74.225 billion pounds ($101.32 billion) in its weekly short-term repo operation.
What is the purpose of the Bank of England's short-term repo operations?
The central bank uses its short-term repo operations to provide banks with reserves while selling down its stockpile of government bonds bought under its quantitative easing programme.
How does the recent repo operation compare to previous records?
The recent allotment of 74.225 billion pounds is higher than the previous record of 72.78 billion pounds.

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