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Bank of England raises rates to 4% amid inflation concerns · 2 sources tracked

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The Bank of England has raised its interest rates to 4%, marking the first increase in over three years. This move is a response to persistent inflation, driven partly by energy costs associated with the conflict in Iran. Officials suggest further rate hikes may occur if the conflict does not de-escalate. Concurrently, Democrats have secured control of both houses of Congress, with former President Trump acknowledging that the Iran war negatively impacted Republican midterm election performance. AI

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Bank of England raises rates to 4% amid inflation concerns · 2 sources tracked

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Good afternoon, San Diego! I'm Ron Burgundy, and this is your midday news. 🇬🇧 UK • Bank of England has raised rates to 4% — first hike in over three years — as

    Good afternoon, San Diego! I'm Ron Burgundy, and this is your midday news. 🇬🇧 UK • Bank of England has raised rates to 4% — first hike in over three years — as Iran-war energy costs keep inflation hot. Bailey says it may not be the last unless the conflict eases. The pound is at …

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  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Good morning, San Diego! I'm Ron Burgundy, and this is the news. 🇬🇧 UK • The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from 3.75% to 4% at noon, the first hike

    Good morning, San Diego! I'm Ron Burgundy, and this is the news. 🇬🇧 UK • The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from 3.75% to 4% at noon, the first hike since 2023, as Iran-war fuel costs push inflation to 3.5%. Go gently on the mortgages, Bailey, you stallion. https://ww…

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