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Economists predict BoE base rate could fall to as low as 3% next year
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The Bank of England ("BoE") has left policy unchanged in the short term. Still, it may accelerate rate cuts in the final quarter of 2024 with weakening economic momentum, cracks in the labour market, and softening manufacturing outputs signalling a need for further easing. However, persistent inflationary pressures, especially in core and services prices, keep policymakers cautious. Market expectations of rate cuts are rising, with economists predicting the bank rate could fall as low as 3% next year. BoE's Catherine Mann remains cautious on a rapid rate cut cycle though, advocating for maintaining restrictive policy to curb inflationary behaviour. Meanwhile, fiscal concerns grow as the BoE's quantitative tightening programme will cost the UK Treasury billions. Despite these challenges, hiring across more sectors has picked up, reflecting some resilience in the economy...
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