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MPC unable to prevent recession

An interest rate cut is desperately needed to support the rapidly deteriorating economy. But inflationary pressures continue to tie the Monetary Policy Committee’s hands. The chances of an interest rate rise have receded significantly. But with a rate cut still some way off, the cost of keeping a lid on inflationary pressures now looks like a strong chance of a technical recession.

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