Bank of England Deputy Gov. speaking

He adds:

  • Voted against raising rates due to not immaterial risk that domestic inflation pressure will undershoot MPC forecast
  • Some historic relationships between economic variables have gone on a longish leave of absence
  • Brexit impact uncertain, BOE can only respond to what its sees in economy now
  • Domestic inflation pressure low, sterling depreciation not causing second round effects and inflation expectations average

Comments are more dovish from the deputy governor.