interest rate
Your profession
A surprise boom in retail spending in May might prompt the Bank of England to raise interest rates earlier than expected.
19 June 2008
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Mortgages
The cost of an average two-year fixed rate mortgage has increased by over 60 basis points in the last three months, according to Legal & General.
19 June 2008
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Your profession
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted strongly in favour of keeping interest rates at 5% earlier this month, according to minutes from the meeting.
18 June 2008
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Your profession
The Government's official measure of inflation hit 3.3% in May, well above the 2% target set by the Treasury.
17 June 2008
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Your profession
Eurozone inflation has climbed to a record level as food and fuel costs continue to soar.
16 June 2008
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Mortgages
Nationwide Building Society has announced it will raise mortgage rates on a number of fixed-rate and tracker mortgage products from tomorrow.
16 June 2008
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Your profession
Inflation has risen sharply in the US due to rising fuel costs, and may prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
16 June 2008
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Your profession
The Bank of England may raise interest rates next month as a survey showed a lack of public confidence in its ability to control inflation.
13 June 2008
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Mortgages
Bradford & Bingley has raised its mortgage rates by as much as 0.55% for new borrowers.
06 June 2008
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Your profession
Interest rates are expected to remain at 5%, according to analysts, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce its latest decision.
05 June 2008
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