BoE Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden, during a scheduled speech on Thursday, was noted saying that he is a little more pessimistic about the GDP growth that the latest BoE forecasts.
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“¢ Expect growth to pick up if Brexit goes smoothly.
“¢ That will make further monetary tightening appropriate.
“¢ Does not expect investment will recover as much as BoE forecasts.
“¢ Sees more downside risks to UK productivity.
“¢ Interest rates would need to go up or down after no-deal Brexit.
“¢ Would want to wait and see before changing policy after no-deal Brexit.