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Bank of England keeps main interest rate on hold at 5% Bank of England keeps main interest rate on hold at 5%

Policy

Bank of England keeps main interest rate on hold at 5%

Inflation in the U.K. held steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, still above the bank’s goal

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |September 19, 2024

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BoC sees growing risk of overshooting inflation target BoC sees growing risk of overshooting inflation target

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BoC sees growing risk of overshooting inflation target

Sept. 4 deliberations reveal concern that high rates could push inflation down by more than necessary

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |September 18, 2024

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Feds’ mortgage policy needs action on supply too: report Feds’ mortgage policy needs action on supply too: report

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Feds’ mortgage policy needs action on supply too: report

The changes are set to come into force mid-December

By James Langton |September 17, 2024

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Will the Fed cut rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’? Will the Fed cut rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?

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Will the Fed cut rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?

The central bank is expected to announce a rate cut this Wednesday

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 16, 2024

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