Bank of England meeting —

At its 21 June 2023 meeting, the Bank of England raised its policy rate from 4.25% to 4.50%. The decision passed 7-2.

Decision

hike — 4.25% to 4.50%

Vote: 7-2

Key passages

At its meeting ending on 21 June 2023, the MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to increase Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 5%. Two members preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 4.5%.

Larger-than-expected rate hike signals strong conviction to tackle inflation.

Two members preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 4.5%.

Dissent shows some MPC members see risks in overtightening.

Meeting documents

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