Today’s UK interest rate rise unlikely to be the last unless Iran war ends, Bank of England warns – business live
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Key context: <p>UK hit by first interest rate rise in three years, as Bank predicts inflation will approach 5% by middle of 2027</p><p><strong>UK government bond prices are also rallying today.</strong></p><p>This has pushed down the yield, or rate of return, on UK 10-year gilts by 4 basis points (0.04 of a percentage point) to the lowest since August 28, below 5.1%.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/nov/05/bank-of-england-interest-rate-decision-pound-inflation-oil-iran-stock-markets-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
UK hit by first interest rate rise in three years, as Bank predicts inflation will approach 5% by middle of 2027UK government bond prices are also rallying today.This has pushed down the yield, or rate of return, on UK 10-year gilts by 4 basis points (0.04 of a percentage point) to the lowest since August 28, below 5.1%. Continue reading...
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