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Oral evidence: Bank of England Monetary Policy Reports, HC 419

· Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England (United Kingdom)

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ContextHearing of the Governor and members of the Monetary Policy Committee before the House of Commons Treasury Committee on the Monetary Policy Report.

Why it mattersParliamentary testimony gives the Bank of England's view on tariffs' unclear effect on UK inflation and on the pace of rate cuts.

Problems raised
  1. Tariffs have ambiguous effects on inflation.
  2. Fragmentation could cause supply chain pressures.
  3. People fear new shocks.
Solutions proposed
  1. Monitor tariff effects closely.
  2. Watch inflation expectations.
  3. Adjust rates cautiously.
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