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BOE's Bailey Says Inflation 'Could Be Sticky'
On the one hand, inflation is still well above the 2% target. It is possible that it could be sticky, for example, if increases in administered prices were repeated or if labor cost pressures continued to be elevated. There is a risk that the inflationary shocks we have had could have effects of inflation expectations on the way wages and prices are determined in the economy.That could lead to more inflationary pressure. A scenario in the report illustrates that the path of bank rate might have to be higher ...