The unchanged split 7-2 vote, with Dhingra and Ramsden favouring a 25bp rate cut, was no surprise, as policymakers see little reason to change stance based on recent information.
The decision not to cut was deemed 'finely balanced' for some Committee members, increasing the likelihood of a future rate cut if underlying inflationary pressure persists despite headline inflation reaching 2%.
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