This paper develops a quantitative framework for analysis of the UK commercial property sector and the possible implications for the financial stability of this sector, and for the corporate sector as a whole. There is little previous empirical literature. But where there is, models have either...

Since 2001, the Bank of England has published an annual article discussing the results from the survey of public attitudes to inflation carried out by GfK NOP on behalf of the Bank. This article analyses the results of surveys up to February 2007. Given the relevance of inflation expectations to...

This article reviews developments in sterling financial markets, including the Bank’s official operations, between the 2011 Q4 Quarterly Bulletin and 9 March 2012. The article also summarises market intelligence on selected topical issues relating to market functioning.

This article reviews developments in sterling financial markets, including the Bank’s official operations, between the 2011 Q3 Quarterly Bulletin and 25 November 2011. The article also summarises market intelligence on selected topical issues relating to market functioning.

Household arrears on payment obligations are one of the most direct measures of household sector financial stress. This paper uses a time series approach to model two of the key components of aggregate UK household arrears: those on mortgages and credit cards. Mortgages are the main component of...

This edition marks the 50th anniversary of the Quarterly Bulletin. Over the years, the Bulletin has been one of the main conduits through which the Bank has communicated its thinking to the wider public. This article reviews the history of the Bulletin — both its origins and its subsequent...

This subject index covers all articles published during the first 50 years of the Quarterly Bulletin (ie up to 2010 Q3). It also includes the main subjects of speeches by the Governors, senior staff and external MPC members, together with notices and notes, including ‘boxes’ in articles and...

This edition marks the 50th anniversary of the Quarterly Bulletin. Over the years, the Bulletin has been one of the main conduits through which the Bank has communicated its thinking to the wider public. This article reviews the history of the Bulletin — both its origins and its subsequent...

This article reviews developments in sterling financial markets, including the Bank’s official operations, between the 2010 Q4 Quarterly Bulletin and 25 February 2011. The article also summarises market intelligence on selected topical issues relating to market functioning.