BoE's Mann: Inflation persistence has been my key view

BoE's Ramsden: I don't rule out the worry about persistence. BoE's Ramsden: The UK stoked 2025 inflation with higher tax and minimum wage. BoE's Ramsden: The neutral rate is close to the middle of the 2-4% range.

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.

RBA Gov. Bullock emphasized that the February board meeting will consider data showing whether inflation is failing to slow. Bullock says the RBA Board wants to convey that risks have shifted to the upside.