Category : Interest Rates

Interest rates on hold


08th June 2006
As predicted, the BoE Monetary Policy Committee voted to leave interest rates on hold for another month. The Bank of England has kept its key rate unchanged at 4.5% for the tenth month running. Forecasters predicted correctly that the eight-member Mo… more »
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Monetary Policy Committee


17th May 2006
A three-way split at the BoE's last Monetary Policy Committee meeting strengthened the view interest rates are likely to remain stable for the next few months. The minutes showed that six members, including the governor Mervyn King, voted to keep inter… more »
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UK interest rates on hold


04th May 2006
The Bank of England has kept its key rate unchanged at 4.5% for the ninth month running. The decision from the rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee was expected in light of the recent rises in oil prices and household inflation expectations as well a… more »
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UK interest rates on hold


06th April 2006
As predicted, the BoE Monetary Policy Committee today announced that UK interest rates would be held. The current rate of 4.5% has now been static for eight months. The decision was not accompanied by any statement. more »
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