Free Trial

2 MPC members didn't sign up to "further tightening" line

BOE
  • There were two MPC members who were not prepared to sign up to the line that "some further degree of tightening in monetary policy might still be appropriate in coming months." Hence, the adjustment of that statement to add in "most members".
  • There has been no confirmation who those two members are, but we note that Cunliffe voted for unchanged rates in March (so he is a very likely candidate). Tenreyro dissented in favour of no change to Bank Rate in December.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.