Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4% to 3.75% today, a move widely expected to ease the economic downturn. Read the full analysis and market reaction.
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4% to 3.75% today, a move widely expected to ease the economic downturn. Read the full analysis and market reaction.
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UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.
UK inflation dropped sharply to 3.2% in November, undershooting forecasts. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut today. Read the latest analysis.
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UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts and increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.
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