BOE’s Chief Dove Sees a Risk of ‘Profound’ Hit to UK Economy
- Swati Dhingra says central bank underestimates downside risks
- Remarks in FT interview explain decision to vote for rate cut
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The Bank of England’s most dovish interest-rate setter said demand in the UK economy is so weak now that there’s a risk of a big shock from maintaining restrictive interest rates.
Swati Dhingra, who voted alone to cut the BOE’s benchmark lending rate from 5.25% at this month’s meeting, said policymakers are underestimating “downside risks” to the economy.