‘Short term should be positive - more concern over longer term implications’
'The MPC would not want to be perceived as politicking'
Data shows a 2% year-on-year fall ‘in line with consensus expectations’
Challenges PM's claims 'the economy has turned a corner'
‘By August, the conditions will be met to start cutting’
'Advisers are there to guide their clients through continued volatility'
‘We need someone with a bit of something about them’
'An appropriately diversified portfolio is the best approach'
'The Bank of England now certainly faces a less daunting task'
Advisers reminded that clients will value extra reassurance