The statement and press conference following today’s MPC meeting confirmed that the surprise decision to hike interest rates by 25bp, to 2.25%, will be a one-off. Policymakers will probably maintain a hawkish tone over the next few months but, as inflation eases and the economy slows further, we still think that monetary easing is likely by the end of this year.
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