Some people had pointed to the more upbeat surveys as evidence that the Q2 GDP figures were understating the strength of the economy. But the fall in July’s CIPS/Markit surveys diminished this argument. If the news continues in this vein, the MPC is likely to take further action before long. We expect Wednesday’s Inflation Report to leave the door open to more policy stimulus.
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