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BOE: Carney continues... Margin of slack estimated at around 0.5% of GDP, this
appears to be lying with companies as the labour market is near capacity. MPC
reviewed outlook for supply - judges productivity growth with pick up "only a
little" - as has been the case since the Global Financial Crisis.
- In MPC's projections: growth seen rising back to potential rates over time as
uncertainty regarding trade recedes.
- CPI inflation expected to remain 'notably' below target throughout 2020 and
well into 2021 due to utility bills, and as a result hits target at end of 2021
before rising slightly above target in early 2022.
- If the economy recovers broadly in line with projections, some modest
tightening of policy may be needed to sustain inflation target. Q&A begins.

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