BoE split on rate hikes as energy shock tests UK inflation outlook

Bloomberg · 3 hours ago
  • Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said UK businesses are looking to absorb the energy shock and cut costs rather than raise consumer prices.
  • Two other Bank of England officials appeared to make the case for interest-rate hikes, exposing a divide over the inflation risk facing the UK.

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“UK businesses are looking to absorb the energy shock and cut costs rather than hike prices for consumers”— Sarah Breeden

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