Interest rates
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Negative interest rates explained: how your finances could be affected
In Depth Money experts share their views and advice
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Coronavirus: UK interest rates slashed in emergency move
Speed Read The coronavirus crisis is threatening to all but shut down the global economy
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Emergency interest rate cut: the winners and losers
In Depth How the Bank of England’s response to coronavirus outbreak may affect your finances
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UK economy stagnated in final quarter of 2019
Speed Read Speculation of a rise in interest rates after disappointing report from ONS
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Inflation down: will there be an interest rates cut?
Speed Read Most analysts agree a cut is likely but developments in next fortnight crucial
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Why the UK economy is shrinking
In Depth Newly released GDP figures fuel calls for interest rate cut
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Sweden’s negative interest rate experiment ends
Speed Read World’s oldest central bank ends hikes key rate back to zero amid growing concerns harmful side effects outweigh benefits
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US Federal Reserve announces another interest rate cut
In Depth Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals that further cuts are unlikely
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Fed cuts interest rates for first time in a decade: why it matters
In Depth Reduction of 0.25% fails to satisfy Donald Trump
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What a Fed interest rate cut could mean
Speed Read US central bank to bow to pressure from Trump and cut rates for first time since financial crisis
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Is the US about to cut interest rates?
In Depth Fed chairman signals fall in rates after immense pressure from Donald Trump
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ECB vows to delay interest rate rise
In Depth European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has committed to stalling interest rate hikes amid fears of a global economic slowdown
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Why interest rates may rise by more than expected
Speed Read Bank of England says investors are underestimating rate hikes needed to dampen inflation
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Why did Bank of England hold interest rates?
Speed Read What the move says for next year’s economic prospects
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