Mixed data to keep the hawks in the minority

An interest rate rise on 21st June looks unlikely. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will probably want to wait at least a few more months for news on the economy’s health before hiking rates. But provided that the economy holds up well, then we expect rates to rise twice before the year is out.

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