Bank of England meeting —

At its 1 November 2023 meeting, the Bank of England raised its policy rate from 4.50% to 5.25%. The decision passed 6-3.

Decision

hike — 4.50% to 5.25%

Vote: 6-3

Key passages

At its meeting ending on 1 November 2023, the MPC voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. Three members preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5.5%.

Hold decision with notable hawkish dissent signals growing conviction for further tightening.

Three members preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5.5%.

Three MPC members voting for a hike signals that further tightening remains on the table.

Meeting documents

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