KPMG comments on today’s interest rate decision

“Today’s increase in Bank of England’s Bank Rate is likely to be its last for this tightening cycle despite the higher inflation data released yesterday. We do not expect any major shifts to monetary policy until the middle of next year which could see a series of rate cuts on the back of weaker inflation in the medium term.

“The recent stronger than expected data on GDP and inflation has warranted another rate increase this week, with the Bank of England joining the ranks of the European Central Bank and the US Fed in tightening policy further. Set against that, the recent tensions in the banking system and the lingering risk of a recession should keep a lid on interest rates going forward, although if the tightness in the labour market proves to be more persistent that could leave the Bank stuck between a rock and a hard place.”

 

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