Kate Barker
Former MPC members warn against 'shock' QE exit
Andrew Sentance and Kate Barker warn of economic impact of the Bank of England ending its asset purchases; Sentance surprised by persistently low interest rates
Inflation targeting not enough: BoE's Barker
Kate Barker, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has acknowledged that inflation targeting alone cannot produce economic stability.
BoE's Barker confident on quantitative easing
Increasing the money supply is a significant move that will prop up the economy, said Kate Barker, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.
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's Tucker gets second term on MPC
Paul Tucker, the executive director for markets at the Bank of England, is to serve a further three-year term on the Monetary Policy Committee.
Barker concerned with risks to growth
Kate Barker, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has outlined why she is increasingly concerned over downside risks to growth.
Bank of England holds rates at 5.75%
The Bank of England's rate-setting board voted on Thursday to keep its benchmark bank rate at 5.75%.
UK business view used to judge economic impact
Kate Barker, a member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, will use business surveys and housing market indicators to judge whether the downside risks to the UK's inflation outlook have increased.
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.
Barker says MPC surprised by house price jump
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Kate Barker told the Daily Telegraph the recent jump in UK house prices has surprised the MPC.
BoE's Barker on cost pressures and UK inflation
In a speech given on 21 March Kate Barker of the Bank of England said the central bank should refrain from paring its benchmark interest rate as inflation accelerates.
Barker: BoE's growth forecast may be optimistic
Monetary Policy Committee member Kate Barker has warned that UK economic growth may fall short of the Bank of England's forecasts, UK daily the Guardian reported.
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…
CentralBankNet Monday Special Feature
SPECIAL FEATURE - In this weeks special feature CentralBankNet looks at moves which could see a shake up in the way the ECB investigates fraud.
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…
MPC member sees room for interest rate fall
FEATURE - Kate Barker's views go against the consensus in financial markets, however.