Monetary Policy Committee (United Kingdom)
The latest news, updates and opinions on Monetary Policy Committee from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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'Governments are launching an assault on the independence of central banks'
Opinion Say goodbye to the era of central bank orthodoxy and hello to the new era of central bank dependency, says Jeremy McKeown
By Jeremy McKeown
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Why investors can no longer trust traditional statistical indicators
Opinion The statistical indicators and data investors have relied on for decades are no longer fit for purpose. It's time to move on, says Helen Thomas
By Helen Thomas
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The Bank of England can’t afford to hike interest rates again
With inflation falling, the cost of borrowing rising and the economy heading into an election year, the Bank of England can’t afford to increase interest rates again.
By Rupert Hargreaves
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Interest rates held at 5.25% again
The Bank of England has kept rates at 5.25% again, in a widely anticipated move. We look at what it means for your money - and what the Bank’s next move could be
By Ruth Emery
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How will markets react to the next Bank of England rate decision?
The Bank of England is due to announce its latest interest rate decision on Thursday, 2nd November, but how will markets react?
By MoneyWeek
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%
The Bank has kept rates at 5.25%, ending its run of 14 consecutive increases. We look at what it means for your money - and what the Bank’s next move could be
By Ruth Emery
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UK inflation slumps to 6.7% in August
The latest data shows inflation slowed faster than expected in August, a welcome relief for consumers and the Bank of England
By Rupert Hargreaves
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UK wages grow at a record pace
The latest UK wages data will add pressure on the BoE to push interest rates even higher.
By Nicole García Mérida
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 5.25%
The Bank has hiked rates from 5% to 5.25%, marking the 14th increase in a row. We explain what it means for savers and homeowners - and whether more rate rises are on the horizon
By Ruth Emery