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Bank of England Inflation Report (May)

May’s Bank of England Inflation Report struck a gloomy tone, suggesting that sticky inflation is preventing the MPC from doing anything to offset the deterioration in the growth outlook. However, we still expect more quantitative easing later this year, as both growth and inflation undershoot the Committee’s expectations.

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