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Monetary Policy Committee
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- 1Bank of England's Ramsden Open to Rate Hike if Inflation Builds●BOE’s Ramsden Sees Case for Raising Key Rate if Inflationary Pressures Build
Dave Ramsden, a deputy governor at the Bank of England, said there would be a case for raising the key interest rate if inflationary pressures build further. His comments signal that the Bank's rate-setting committee remains ready to tighten monetary policy, and traders and economists are watching closely for clues about the timing of any move.
- 2ECB appears before European Parliament economic committee hearing▼Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
The European Central Bank is taking part in a hearing of the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, where lawmakers question central bank officials on monetary policy, inflation and eurozone financial stability. Such hearings are a regular part of the ECB's accountability to the Parliament, giving MEPs a chance to scrutinise decisions affecting the euro area economy.
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A Bank of England policymaker, identified as Taylor, said inflation is contained and urged caution over further interest rate increases. The comments suggest a more dovish stance within the Bank's rate-setting committee, with markets and borrowers watching closely for signals on the future path of UK monetary policy.
- 4Debate Grows Over How the Fed Should Handle Supply Shocks●How Should the Fed Respond to Supply Shocks? Plus, An Inside Story on What Happens at FOMC Meetings
Economists and policymakers are revisiting how the Federal Reserve should respond to supply shocks, weighing whether rate policy can counter inflation driven by disruptions like energy prices and supply chains rather than demand. The discussion also includes an inside account of how decisions are made at Federal Open Market Committee meetings, drawing attention to the Fed's internal deliberations and the balance between fighting inflation and protecting growth.
- 5Bank of England's Alan Taylor speech: Searching for signposts▼Searching for signposts − speech by Alan Taylor
Alan Taylor, an external member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has delivered a speech titled 'Searching for signposts'. Published by the Bank of England, the speech discusses how policymakers read economic indicators when setting interest rates. Such speeches are closely watched by markets for hints on the direction of UK monetary policy.
- 6Bank of England's Catherine Mann warns inflation hurts central bank credibility●BANK OF ENGLAND EXTERNAL MPC MEMBER CATHERINE MANN AT MCKINSEY PANEL: PERSISTENT ABOVE-TARGET INFLATION IS A PROBLEM FOR CENTRAL BANK CREDIBILITY
Catherine Mann, an external member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, said at a McKinsey panel that persistent above-target inflation poses a problem for central bank credibility. Her remarks underline concern among policymakers that failing to return inflation to target quickly could erode public trust in monetary policy.