On the recordAugust 2, 2026
Ultimately the interest rate is set to match the needs of the UK economy, and that they do not rely at what the Federal Reserve does or what the European Central Bank does to show them the path.
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theguardian.comUltimately the interest rate is set to match the needs of the UK economy, and that they do not rely at what the Federal Reserve does or what the European Central Bank does to show them the path.
Explaining the Bank's approach to interest rates.
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