The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn
Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economy
Read the April forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
MPC holds rates at 3.75% as war in Middle East continues to push energy costs higher
Rises in minimum wage rates and payroll tax ‘have had a particular effect on young people’, chief economist tells parliamentary committee
Central bank awaits stronger evidence that inflation is on track to fall to 2% target
Read the January forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
Attack on Fed independence and threat to seize Greenland create ‘substantial risks’, says Andrew Bailey
Bank of England governor tells officials to challenge populist leaders ‘in deeds more than just words’
Vote expected to pass by narrow majority and to hang heavily on the views of governor Andrew Bailey
The further Britain goes, the more pressure European regulators will come under to follow suit
Chancellor has been pushing cabinet ministers to find ways to reduce financial pressure on households ahead of Budget
Bank governor responds to investors and politicians after value of its holdings of UK government bonds fell
Central bank partly backs down after industry criticism over plan for digital tokens
Regulators and bankers are sounding the alarm about an explosion in privately-rated securities
Andrew Bailey’s comments on market pricing suggest country may settle at higher rate than in US or Eurozone
Central bank signals possible cut as soon as next month
Andrew Bailey tips balance in divided committee, with December cut looking likely
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BoE governor draws parallel with practices before 2008 financial crisis
BoE governor was speaking as central bankers debate rising trade barriers including from Donald Trump’s policies
ECB president wants regulation beefed up for non-banks such as hedge funds, private equity and insurers
Andrew Bailey signals softening of stance towards digital tokens
An innovative technology must still answer old central banking questions
Nigel Farage and deputy call on Andrew Bailey to back development of cryptocurrency in ‘very friendly’ meeting
