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Interest rate drops to 4.75%

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce interest rates again today, but that may be the last this year.

Another MPC Meeting and another reduction, from 5% to 4.75%—a welcome reduction. The committee cautioned that a gradual approach remains appropriate. They will remain restrictive for sufficiently long until the risks to inflation dissipate further.

So, I am still somewhat optimistic but analysts are revising their outlook.

Name Direction Value
Andrew Bailey (Governor) Down 0.25%
Sarah Breeden Down 0.25%
Swati Dhingra Down 0.25%
Megan Greene Down 0.25%
Claire Lombardelli Down 0.25%
Catherine Mann Hold --
Huw Pill Down 0.25%
Dave Ramsden Down 0.25%
Alan Taylor Down 0.25%

Many suggest that we may not see a further reduction this year, and the rate may be 4.75% at the December meeting.  Personally, I am moving towards the likelihood of a further reduction to 4.5% in December.  That is providing no blips with inflation.

Lee Wisener

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