Bank of England’s MPC holds interest rates in 7-2 vote

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has held rates for a seventh consecutive time. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted 7-2 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%, despite inflation falling to the Bank’s 2% target. Two members preferred to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25%, the same as the previous month. The Committee noted that CPI inflation is expected …

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Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold interest rates at 5.25%

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has held rates for a sixth consecutive time. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted 7-2 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%, with two members preferring to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25%. One more member for a rate cut compared to March’s meeting, where the vote was 8-1. Interest rates have now been …

Retirement ProfessionalsBank of England votes 7-2 to hold interest rates at 5.25%