Bank of England holds interest rate at 5 per cent despite US Fed rate cut | Future UK rate outlook
The Bank of England has maintained its interest rate at 5%, contrasting with the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut to 4.8%. Inflation concerns in the UK, particularly in the services sector, have driven this cautious approach.
Bank of England holds rate
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last updated on 19 Sep 23:51