Bank of England meeting —

At its 20 September 2023 meeting, the Bank of England raised its policy rate from 4.50% to 5.25%. The decision passed 5-4.

Decision

hike — 4.50% to 5.25%

Vote: 5-4

Key passages

At its meeting ending on 20 September 2023, the MPC voted by a majority of 5–4 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. Four members preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5.5%.

Surprise hold with 4 hawkish dissenters signals divided committee; rates left unchanged despite pressure to hike.

The Committee had continued to judge that the risks around the modal inflation forecast were skewed to the upside, albeit by less than in May

Upside risks remain, but reduced degree suggests confidence that inflation threat is easing.

Meeting documents

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