BOE minutes: MPC voted 9-0 to keep rates at 0.5%, 8-1 to keep QE target £375 bln

  • Miles called for 25 bln more QE
  • Limited signs of hit to supply, above-target inflation added to costs of more monetary stimulus at current time
  • MPC members differed over exact impact of QE and over arguements in favour of more monetary easing
  • MPC judged it was unlikely to cut bank rate in foreseeable future
  • QE coupons deal would increase private sector cash holdings, reduce gilt holdings

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