Economics

Bank of England Officials Add to Questions on December Rate Rise

  • Governor and chief economist say decision is ‘finely balanced’
  • Balanced comments contrast with tone ahead of last meeting
Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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The Bank of England’s top two officials raised questions about the certainty of an interest-rate increase in December, noting the decision would be finely balanced.