Bank of England's Sarah Breeden Addresses Inflation and Energy Price Volatility

Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, discusses the challenges of rising inflation and energy prices, emphasizing a cautious approach to monetary policy amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

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