Interest rates
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Would tax cuts benefit the UK economy?
Today's Big Question More money in people's pockets may help the Tories politically, but could harm efforts to keep inflation falling
By The Week UK Published
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'It's time to talk seriously about Iran'
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By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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When will consumers feel the impact of falling inflation?
feature Prices for foods and other goods and services remain high despite drop in the top-line inflation rate
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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High interest rates are changing everything you know about the economy and governing
Talking Point In Washington, deficits suddenly matter again
By Joel Mathis Published
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
By The Week Staff Published
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Why you should consider switching savings accounts
feature Savers who remain loyal to their banks are rarely rewarded
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Fixed-rate or tracker mortgages: which is best as rates rise?
feature The mortgage market is in flux as inflation remains high
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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When is the ideal time to buy a house?
In Depth Rising interest rates and a volatile property market may deter would-be buyers
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
By Arion McNicoll Published
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How to make the most of high interest rates
feature As the base rate hits a 15-year high, avoid paying over the odds and potentially profit with these expert tips
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle?
Today's Big Question Food prices, Brexit and the Bank of England have been blamed for poor economic performance
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is it time for Britons to accept they are poorer?
Today's Big Question Remark from Bank of England’s Huw Pill condemned as ‘tin-eared’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Early repayment fees: does forking out to remortgage pay off?
In Depth Homeowners considering switching mid-deal as mortgage rates rise may face hefty charges
By Hollie Clemence Published
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What next for the UK economy?
Today's Big Question ‘Steepest decline in living standards on record’ forecast as recession expected to last until the end of 2023
By The Week Staff Published
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