Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

Informed, intelligent discussion is based on current facts, not old, out-of-date reports.

No need for re-phrasing; it's there in black and white.

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

I look forward to you presenting some, as you haven't so far...




Yes it is - it states "The facts presented ", not opinions....

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

That's a statement of attribution. It tells us the statements are the views of the author, not their employer. It is not an attempt to equate their researched, considered conclusions with the ill-informed opinions of a random internet user.

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

In relation to current figures, nor have you ;)

And the statement I have made is the view of the author ;)

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

You made the initial assertion, up to you to back it up.... ;)

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

You can go on avoiding the issue as long as you like - we have proof that the views of Cribb, Emerton and Simieta are based on thorough analysis of available data. We have no proof of what yours are based on.

Thus far, we are entitled to defer to the hard work and expertise of the authors, whilst treating your views as the random, ill-informed opinion of an internet user.

Unless, of course, you are about to impress us with the as-yet unrevealed research material that has informed your opinion?

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

And you countered that assertion with, erm, nothing of relevance. :erm:

The available data is no evidence of current figures. That report is useless for informing today's debate and/or today's political decisions. It is the official form of used chip paper. :D

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

You may hold that to be the case - I suspect most people who know anything about the subject, consider it to be current enough to be useful.

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

A week is a long time in politics. Data in this context that has an ephemeral nature is positively archaic.

People who know anything about the subject of shopping will check their purse just before they buy, not 2 years sooner :)

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

So many posts, so little proof ... ;)

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

And FWIW, I agree with you! :)

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

I am glad you agree your proposition regarding "current figures" cannot be substantiated, as you have not provided any.... ;)

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

Oh for goodness sake Dick and Dom, you win by attrition, now leave me alone already :p:

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

Actually, I wasn't trying to win, I was looking for any later figures than the ones I found (as I couldn't find any)...

Re: The Bank of England may have to cut rates to combat low inflation
 

It's not currently in the public domain (if there is any that is :D).

Anecdotal evidence would of course be shot down by you and your evil twin. Also, I've learned not to antagonise too much and on that note...

I'm done :)