Kate Barker

MPC members signal Bank won't cut just yet

Despite Sir John Gieve's indication earlier this week that he would back a rate cut in the coming months, comments by other members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) signal rates will stay at 5% for the time being.

BoE minutes show rate rise split

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6 to 3 to raise interest rates this month, according to the minutes of the July meeting published today. Kate Barker and Paul Tucker voted with the governor, Mervyn King, in favour of a rise of…

Kate Barker reappointed to Bank of England's MPC

Kate Barker, who recently completed the Barker Review of Land Use Planning, was reappointed to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a further three-year term on Monday 23 April, becoming the first external member to serve a third…

BoE's Barker on interest rate changes

In the speech 'Interest rate changes - Too many or too few?' given on 20 March Kate Barker of the Bank of England warned that the uncertain medium term outlook for inflation may prompt frequent changes in interest rates.

BoE's Barker on economic stability

In the speech 'Economic stability and the business climate' given on 24 November Kate Barker of the Bank of England said risks to the nation's economic growth are to the downside but the recent rise in inflation could still push up price expectations in…

BoE's Barker on monetary policy in the UK

In a speech on 'Monetary policy in the UK - The framework and current issues' given on 21 March, Kate Barker of the Bank of England said the operational independence of the Bank is crucial, but the need to command wide spread public support for central…

Interest rate warning on euro entry

Bank of England MPC member Kate Barker has called into question the economic case for joining the euro citing "difficulties in the European policy background and problems with the UK exchange rate".

Bank of England voted 7-2 to hold rates

The Bank of England seem to be moving away from an easing bias, minutes published Wednesday show. The previous record showed three committee members wanted a quarter point rate cut but this time Kate Barker shifted back with the majority in favour of…

Kate Barker on monetary policy and asset prices

SPEECH - In the speech 'Monetary Policy - A Perpetual Dilemma?' made on 14 October Kate Barker of the Bank of England questioned whether it was the role of monetary policy to protect individuals from the risks asset price bubbles pose and whether such…

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.