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BoE Governor Andrew Bailey pledged in a speech, "I can assure you that the MPC will adjust Bank Rate as necessary to return inflation to target sustainably in the medium term, in line with its remit."
Market sentiment continue to flip-flop on flowing headlines regarding US debt ceiling negotiations. But then, it should be remembered that it's not done until it's done. So uncertainties and volatility still lie ahead. Yen is the consistent one extending its near term decline. Commodity currencies are rebounding with Sterling. But the more important development is in Dollar's rally extension against Euro and Swiss France.
<h2>Monetary Policy Summary, May 2023</h2>
<p>The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 10 May 2023, the MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.5%. Two members preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 4.25%.</p>