Bank of England warns tight labour market may stall rate cuts
The Bank of England cautioned that a persistently tight labor market in the U.K. could complicate efforts to ease monetary policy in the coming months. Officials noted wage growth remains sticky, which may hold inflation above target unless productivity picks up. With interest rates at historic levels, the central bank is closely watching employment, earnings data and business hiring plans before signaling any change. The warning suggests the BoE may delay rate cuts until clear easing in labor dynamics emerges.
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Bank of England warns tight labour market may stall rate cuts
The Bank of England cautioned that a persistently tight labor market in the U.K. could complicate efforts to ease monetary policy in the coming months. Officials noted wage growth remains sticky, which may hold inflation above target unless productivity picks up. With interest rates at historic levels, the central bank is closely watching employment, earnings data and business hiring plans before signaling any change. The warning suggests the BoE may delay rate cuts until clear easing in labor dynamics emerges.
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Bank of England warns tight labour market may stall rate cuts
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BoE signals that tight wage-driven jobs market may delay its planned rate cuts.
The Bank of England cautioned that a persistently tight labor market in the U.K. could complicate efforts to ease monetary policy in the coming months. Officials noted wage growth remains sticky, which may hold inflation above target unless productivity picks up. With interest rates at historic levels, the central bank is closely watching employment, earnings data and business hiring plans before signaling any change. The warning suggests the BoE may delay rate cuts until clear easing in labor dynamics emerges.
The Bank of England cautioned that a persistently tight labor market in the U.K. could complicate efforts to ease monetary policy in the coming months. Officials noted wage growth remains sticky, which may hold inflation above target unless productivity picks up. With interest rates at historic levels, the central bank is closely watching employment, earnings data and business hiring plans before signaling any change. The warning suggests the BoE may delay rate cuts until clear easing in labor dynamics emerges.