Refused to confirm next rate move will be upward
Economics do not justify gloom scenario
Outlook more 'uncertain' in January meeting
Investors are being urged to carry out extra due diligence on global equity income funds on fears of 'disproportionately rising stock risk', as the sector's average exposure to UK-listed names reaches a three-year high.
Tech-heavy Nasdaq up 10% last year
Third consecutive month of increases
Proposals under fire from Sir John Vickers