Ask Again Later Explains Last Fifteen Years of Monetary Policy
Mystical Economics Finally Explained
The Bank of England shocked financial markets by revealing that interest rate decisions have been determined by a standard Mattel Magic 8-Ball since the 2008 financial crisis, explaining what economists previously described as “erratic” and “baffling” monetary policy. Governor Andrew Bailey called the disclosure “overdue but ultimately liberating.”
Signs Point to Yes (or Maybe No)
According to internal documents, the Monetary Policy Committee has been consulting the prophetic orb during closed-door sessions, asking questions like “Should we raise rates?” and “Is inflation real?” The 8-Ball’s responses — including classics like “Reply Hazy Try Again” and “Cannot Predict Now” — have apparently guided Britain’s economic strategy for over a decade.
“It made more sense than our models,” admitted Chief Economist Huw Pill. “At least the 8-Ball doesn’t pretend to understand what’s happening.”
Market Reaction: Outlook Good
Financial analysts expressed relief at the transparency. “This explains so much,” said Goldman Sachs economist Jennifer Hayes. “We thought they were playing 4D chess. Turns out they were playing Magic 8-Ball.”
The revelation emerged during a routine press conference when Bailey accidentally shook the device while discussing inflation targets. The response – “Don’t Count On It” – was broadcast live, prompting urgent questions about alternative monetary policy tools.
Bailey defended the methodology, noting that the 8-Ball has a “consistent track record” and “doesn’t require a pension.” He added that the Bank is considering an upgrade to a Premium Edition 8-Ball with additional responses, including “Probably Not But We’ll See.”
The pound sterling responded by doing whatever it was going to do anyway.
SOURCE: https://bohiney.com/bank-england-magic-8-ball-interest-rates
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