AI Inflation Could Go Either Way, Says Bailey
BOE Governor Andrew Bailey says AI could be inflationary or disinflationary depending on whether demand or supply shocks hit first.

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Bank of England Governor spoke at Jackson Hole about AI effects
From the articleAI inflation could push either way depending on sequencing, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told Bloomberg Technology on the sidelines at Jackson Hole.
AI could be inflationary or disinflationary depending on shock sequencing
From the article 5 mentionsIf demand hits first, inflation pressure rises, including through asset markets.
From the articleHe called Fed Chair Kevin Walsh's speech one of real substance, particularly on the monetary policy framework and forward guidance.
Whether a Fed rate hike would force the BOE to follow suit
Bank of England Governor spoke at Jackson Hole about AI effects
From the articleAI inflation could push either way depending on sequencing, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told Bloomberg Technology on the sidelines at Jackson Hole.
AI could be inflationary or disinflationary depending on shock sequencing
From the article 5 mentionsIf demand hits first, inflation pressure rises, including through asset markets.
From the article 2 mentionsStartupHub.ai data shows You at 71/100 trails close peers Perplexity AI at 72/100 and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) at 74/100 as the AI productivity race intensifies, a dynamic Bailey says is critical for UK growth.
From the articleHe called Fed Chair Kevin Walsh's speech one of real substance, particularly on the monetary policy framework and forward guidance.
Question raised on whether UK inflation is as broad as US PCE measure
From the article 5 mentionsThe UK backdrop is different, with weaker growth and a focus on whether trend inflation returns to target sustainably.
Whether a Fed rate hike would force the BOE to follow suit
If demand shocks arrive first, AI raises inflation pressure via asset markets
From the article 3 mentionsBailey said AI will deliver both demand shocks and supply shocks.
Supply shocks arriving first reverses inflation into disinflationary territory
From the article 2 mentionsIf supply shocks arrive first, the effect reverses.
Bailey agreed guidance tends toward unconditional commitments over time
From the article 3 mentionsBailey agreed with Walsh that forward guidance tends toward unconditional statements about policy.
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