BOE’s Forbes – possibility of increased risk in the run-up to referendum

Bank of England’s (BOE) Forbes, while speaking in London, said an increase in domestic risk and uncertainty could occur in the run up to the EU referendum scheduled on Jan 23rd.

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If the pound falls on short term risk aversion, the CPI impact will be less than if driven by weaker UK or global supply capacity

Prolonged heightened uncertainty could push up UK's cost to borrow in Sterling