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BOE 'Instant Answers' - questions for the Aug 3 policy decision

UK
Below are the questions that will be answered from the BOE lock-up on Aug 3. The answers will be posted at midday.
 
1.    Was the Bank Rate raised, and if so by how much?
2.    Number of members voting for unchanged rate?
3.    Number of members voting for a 25bp hike?
4.    Number of members voting for a 50bp hike?
5.    Number of members voting for any other outcome?
NB: On questions 2-5 we will name the dissenters (and the magnitude of dissent)
6.    Did the MPC announce a target for APF reduction in the 12 months from Oct 2023?
7.    Did the MPC again say “if there were to be evidence of more persistent pressures, then further tightening in monetary policy would be required”?
8.    Did the MPC say "Any future increases in Bank Rate are likely to be at a gradual pace and to a limited extent"?
9.    Did the MPC say Bank Rate is now likely close to / at its peak?
10.    UK CPI forecast in 2 years time at market rates (mean / mode)?
11.    UK CPI forecast in 3 years time at market rates (mean / mode)?
12.    UK GDP Q3 2024 forecast at market rates (mode)?
13.    UK GDP Q3 2025 forecast at market rates (mode)?
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com

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