Comments from the MPC member

  • Sees material amount of spare capacity in UK economy
  • Near-term risks skewed to the downside
  • Medium-term supply side issues from COVID
  • Expects temporary period of subdued inflation pressure

This is a solid commitment to more easing but no word yet on negative rates.

More:

  • Evidence suggests some positives for negative rates
  • Effectiveness of negative rates is probably contingent on structure of financial system and the economic cycle