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A sixth year of record low rates lies ahead

The MPC’s decision to leave interest rates on hold, marking five years since they reached their record low, is likely to be repeated many more times. With recent news suggesting the MPC’s estimate of spare capacity is too conservative, we think the sixth anniversary of 0.5% rates will be marked next year.

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