With the UK in deflation, growth indicators turning south and the Greek saga casting a shadow over the outlook, the MPC’s decision to keep interest rates on hold is likely to have been unanimous again. And while a return of inflation towards its target next year is likely to prompt the MPC to raise rates in Q2 2016, fiscal tightening and a productivity revival will enable it to raise them gradually thereafter.
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