Bank of England meeting —

At its 1 February 2023 meeting, the Bank of England raised its policy rate from 3.00% to 3.50%. The decision passed 7-2.

Decision

hike — 3.00% to 3.50%

Vote: 7-2

Key passages

the MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to increase Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 4%. Two members preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 3.5%.

Rate hike of 50bp as expected, but dissenting doves want pause.

Two members preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 3.5%.

Dovish dissent indicates some committee members see no need for further hikes.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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