The package of policy options the MPC will unveil on 4th August could include rate cuts, the purchase of gilts and corporate bonds, an expansion of the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), forward guidance and an adjustment to its policy horizon. While we think it will only cut rates by 25bps and expand its gilt purchases by £75bn on Thursday, the other measures will remain in reserve to be used if needed.
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