Ex-BoE chief economist Haldane: Bank credibility under threat if rates not cut soon - reports

Risk of deeper recession

Cristian Angeloni
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Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane has said the central bank may risk creating a deeper recession for the UK, if its monetary policy is not loosened soon.

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