Carney comments:

  • Could be greater than usual short-term volatility in UK data

'Diverging' and 'volatility' here are code words for: Our forecasts have been too optimistic.

  • UK fiscal policy moving towards a more-accommodative stance

  • UK households resilient to a Brexit that has not yet happened

  • Financial markets are hedging their bets against Brexit downsides, sterling risk reversals building

  • MPC judges that supply and demand are broadly in balance

  • Sees excess demand emerging, lifting domestic pressures

  • Some Brexit scenarios could mean a UK supply shock

  • A smooth Brexit transition could lead to some pound appreciation

  • A disruptive withdrawal could result in some further depreciation

  • BOE could respond to Brexit with rate hikes or cuts

  • Would depend on inflationary pressures, GBP and trade deal

  • Economy is now broadly in balance and inflation is above target

  • Any Brexit deal problem would be immediate, not speculative (unlike the vote)