Fed rate rises despite oil fears
America's central bank last night shrugged off the impact of rising oil prices on a slowing economy when it raised interest rates for the second time in six weeks to keep...
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Bank eases interest rate fears
The Bank of England eased fears today of a pending sharp rise in interest rates with predictions that it will hit its 2% inflation target in two years.
In its quarterly ...
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Shoppers deterred by interest rate rises, say retailers
Retailers today responded to sluggish activity in the shops last month by warning the Bank of England against any further increases in the cost of borrowing.
The Britis...
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Rising prices could prompt new rate hike
Expectations of another rise in interest rates next month increased today as the price of goods leaving UK factories rose at their fastest rate for eight years in July.
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Cheer for students as loan rate falls
Most students heading for university this autumn will finance the bulk of their living costs by taking out a student loan. So here's some good news: although interest rat...
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Interest rates rise to 4.75%
The Bank of England today stuck to its "gradualist" policy as it raised interest rates by a quarter-point to 4.75%, its fifth increase since November.
The quarter-point...
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Rate threat to homeowners
Speculation was growing in the City last night of the base rate rising to 5% within the next six weeks after news that last month was British factories' best for a decade...
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Interest rate rise 'certain' as economy grows
Britain's manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in nearly a decade as foreign and domestic orders surged, official figures showed today.
The closely-watched Char...
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Rate rise likely despite output fears
The Bank of England looks likely to raise interest rates again this week amid signs that its attempts to cool the housing market are beginning to work.
Rising borrowing...
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Homeowners to be hit by rate-rise blitz
Homeowners face a series of interest rate increases that could see the Bank of England's base rate rise from 4.5 to 5.25 per cent by the end of the year.
The Bank is wi...
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