• unchanged voting for unchanged policy of 0.5% interest rates and QE 375 bln
  • King, Miles and Fisher the three voters for increase in QE again

Minutes highlights:

  • BOE sees prospects for growth subdued given Eurozone weakness
  • sees Cyprus causing depositor fears
  • inflation expectations consistent with meeting target but rate staying elevated for extended period
  • MPC should look through even protracted inflation
  • net lending so far subdued but sees benefits from FLS scheme

Nothing too outrageous but the full minutes can be read here