4 Jul 2017
BoE' s Vlieghe: premature interest rate hike would be a mistake - UOB
Analysts at UOB Group noted BOE’s policy maker Gertjan Vlieghe, in an interview with Independent newspaper said a premature interest rate hike would be a bigger mistake than one which is slightly late.
Key Quotes:
"He said his views haven’t changed, consumption slowdown is not over and doesn’t think investment and net exports can compensate."
"He cited inflation as “uncomfortably high”, but “ultimately temporary”."