BOE Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 0.75% in 9-0 Vote

The transcript discusses the impact of Brexit on the Bank of England's economic decisions, highlighting the uncertainty it brings. It covers economic indicators like inflation and fiscal policy, noting that while wages are rising, Brexit's outcome remains unclear. Retail sales data and inflation forecasts are examined, emphasizing sterling's crucial role in inflation predictions.

What were the retail sales numbers described in the text, and how do they relate to the overall economic situation?

In what ways could Brexit affect the inflation rate according to the discussion?