BoE's Ramsden: I don't rule out the worry about persistence

BoE's Mann: Inflation persistence has been my key view. BoE's Mann: As we look forward, we can see that budget changes will lead to a lower inflation rate. BoE's Mann: UK firms are reluctant to reduce prices even when demand is weak BOE'S MANN: OVERALL LABOUR MARKET SITUATION IS NOT AS DIRE AS BOE SURVEYS SHOW, DUE TO PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT BoE's Mann: The assumed neutral rate of 3.25%-3.5% is about right.

BoE's Dhingra: I remain very concerned about food prices but overall disinflation on track. BoE's Dhingra: Inflation has more to do with shocks, not persistence. BoE's Dhingra: I don't see the need for policy to be so restrictive.

BOJ GOVERNOR UEDA: BELIEVE THAT THE ECONOMY WILL GO BACK TO POSITIVE GROWTH IN Q4 AND BEYOND THAT BOJ Chief Ueda: Robust Domestic Inflation and Wage Trends Should Limit Effects of Adverse Shocks BOJ Chief: Currently, Inflation Unlikely to Surge, Underlying Price Growth Remains Moderate BOJ GOVERNOR KAZUO UEDA PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW TO FT GLOBAL BOARDROOM EVENT (RECORDED MON NIGHT): THE REAL SIDE OF THE ECONOMY IS DOING OK #bankofjapan #monetarypolicy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation MORE BOJ'S UEDA: WE'VE BEEN KEEPING POLICY EASY BECAUSE UNDERLYING INFLATION IS BELOW 2% #bankofjapan #monetarypolicy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation