MarketsEconomicsU.K. Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks Amid BOE Rate-Cut DebatePolicy makers hold next meeting at the end of JanuarySterling has declined on expectations of more BOE easingFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftThe data could tilt the balance toward a BOE rate cut this month, according to Bank of America’s Kamal Sharma.Source: BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Andrew Atkinson and Lucy MeakinJanuary 13, 2020 at 9:30 AM UTCUpdated on January 13, 2020 at 12:52 PM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.The U.K. economy unexpectedly shrank ahead of the general election, casting doubt over whether there was any growth at all in the fourth quarter.