The Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) policy statement sent a clear signal that higher interest rates are on the horizon. But there were few signs that it is preparing to hike rates soon. What’s more, we continue to envisage inflation dropping back more sharply next year than the Bank expects. As a result, we remain comfortable with our view that policy won’t be tightened for two years yet.
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