Iran, Bank of England and rates on hold

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Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints of future rises over Iran war
The Bank of England has held the interest rate at 3.75%, but signalled rates could rise later this year owing to inflationary pressures from the Iran war.

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Bank of England warns UK should brace for higher inflation due to Middle East war – video
Bank of England sits tight on interest rates like US and Japan as Iran war upends the global economy
Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
The Bank of England has revealed some interesting details on the ways our finances might be affected as the conflict in the Middle East hits the economy.

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Bank of England holds rates and spells out inflation risks from Iran war
UK interest rates held at 3.75% as Iran war uncertainty continues
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at noon as it assesses fallout from Iran war – business live – business live
Oil prices jumped another 7% on Thursday to the highest since March 2022, after a report that the US is considering military options against Iran to break the deadlock in stalled negotiations to end t...

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Bank of England reveals worst-case scenario for interest rates in Iran war | Money blog
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold with committee split 8-1; ECB also keeps rates steady – as it happened

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