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BoE’s Saunders: Neutral interest rate is around 2% for UK

Additional comments continue to cross the wires from Bank of England rate-setter Michael Saunders as he responds to questions after delivering his prepared speech earlier in the hour.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

  • UK  businesses are placing more weight on the chance of a disorderly Brexit than BoE  forecasts assume.
  • Neutral interest rate is around 2% for UK.
  • Asked about possible VAT  cut by next prime minister, says tax cut would boost growth and have monetary policy implications.

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