Why interest rates may rise by more than expected

Bank of England says investors are underestimating rate hikes needed to dampen inflation

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The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has warned that investors are underestimating the amount of interest rate rises that will be needed if the UK economy continues to grow as predicted.

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