Saturday , November 2 2024
Home / Tag Archives: Bank of England tightening

Tag Archives: Bank of England tightening

BoE to proceed very cautiously following its first rate hike in a decade

After a much-anticipated 25bp rate hike, further normalisation of policy will be conditional on progress in Brexit talks.The Bank of England (BoE) has raised rates for the first time in over a decade, while it hinted at a “limited and gradual” tightening cycle. Meanwhile, the assessment of the supply-side was downgraded once again amid “considerable risks” to the economic outlook. A 25bp rate hike alone is unlikely to have a material impact on the economy, beyond a small increase in the...

Read More »