3 stories tagged #Monetary Policy Committee

  1. Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75%, Iran Conflict Clouds Outlook
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    Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75%, Iran Conflict Clouds Outlook

    The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold rates, but internal pressure for a hike is mounting as the Iran conflict threatens to push inflation above 6%.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Bank of England Flags Public-Sector Pay as Inflation Risk
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    Bank of England Flags Public-Sector Pay as Inflation Risk

    UK public-sector wages rise 4.8% vs 3% private, widening gap. Governor Bailey warns of inflation pressures ahead of June 18 MPC meeting.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Bank of England's Taylor Warns UK Economy Weak, Rates Too Restrictive
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    Bank of England's Taylor Warns UK Economy Weak, Rates Too Restrictive

    BoE's Alan Taylor argues rates are 100 basis points too high, urging aggressive cuts even as supply shocks persist.

    last mo. 1 min read