BOE Raises Key Rate by 75 Basis Points to 3.0%

BOE Raises Key Rate by 75 Basis Points to 3.0%

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The transcript discusses market expectations and reactions to economic decisions, highlighting the vote split among economists and the impact of dissenters. It also covers forecasts and uncertainties, particularly regarding energy and inflation, emphasizing the challenges faced by the Bank of England in navigating these issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected impact on the pound if certain economic decisions were made?

Positive impact

Uncertain impact

No impact

Negative impact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who voted for a 1/2 point in the economic decision vote?

Silvana Tenreyro

Squatty Dingra

Rams and Man

Ben Broadbent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the dissenters in the vote?

Inflation risks

Recession risks

Interest rate hikes

Currency devaluation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main uncertainty mentioned in the final section?

Stock market trends

Currency exchange rates

Energy support after April

Future interest rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bank of England's approach towards future market expectations?

Immediate fiscal changes

Aggressive rate hikes

Cautious and uncertain

No changes expected