Finally A Rate Cut, Though Weirdly Into A Growing Economy!

August 02, 2024 • 00:15:10
Finally A Rate Cut, Though Weirdly Into A Growing Economy!
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Finally A Rate Cut, Though Weirdly Into A Growing Economy!

Aug 02 2024 | 00:15:10

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Show Notes

As expected, the Bank of England finally cut the base rate by 0.25%, to 5%, the first cut in four and a half years though it was a finely balanced decision which reflected increased confidence that the worst inflation shock in decades, was easing. The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, said inflationary pressures had “eased enough” to enable the first cut since the Bank stopped ramping up borrowing costs this time last year. The MPC was split by five votes to four, exposing divisions within the central bank’s most senior ranks, with Bailey casting the deciding vote for a […]
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