Monetary Policy Committee decision on Thursday
December 16, 2016
The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to leave interest rates at 0.25% and asset purchases at £435bn, this was a decision very much expected by analysts.
The Bank of England (BoE) reiterated that it was ready to tighten or loosen policy if needed to respond to any changes in the economic outlook as Brexit deliberations continue.
The Bank said inflation may overshoot its 2% target by less than it forecast in November in light of the recent appreciation in Sterling.
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