Bank of England meeting —

At its 6 November 2024 meeting, the Bank of England lowered its policy rate from 5.25% to 5.00%. The decision passed 8-1.

Decision

cut — 5.25% to 5.00%

Vote: 8-1

Key passages

At its meeting ending on 6 November 2024, the MPC voted by a majority of 8–1 to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.75%.

Rate cut signals easing; dovish move in line with market expectations.

One member preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 5%.

Hawkish dissent suggests some Committee members see no need for a cut yet.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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