Bank of England meeting —

At its 18 December 2024 meeting, the Bank of England lowered its policy rate from 5.00% to 4.75%. The decision passed 6-3.

Decision

cut — 5.00% to 4.75%

Vote: 6-3

Key passages

At its meeting ending on 18 December 2024, the MPC voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 4.75%.

Rate unchanged as expected; focus shifts to forward guidance and dissent.

Three members preferred to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.5%.

Dovish minority grows (from 1 in Nov? Actually previous was 0? Not sure but 3 is notable) signals some committee see need for easing.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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