Economics

Mann Sees Inflation ‘Strong for Longer’ Without BOE Action

Speech is probably the last guidance before Feb. 3 decision
Inflation set to leap over 6%, triple the BOE target

Catherine Mann
Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

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By David Goodman

January 21, 2022 at 1:27 PM UTC

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January 21, 2022 at 2:06 PM UTC

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Bank of England policy maker Catherine Mann hinted she’s prepared to vote for further interest rate increases, saying U.K. inflation could stay “strong for longer” without more central bank action.