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Case for rock-bottom rates remains strong for now

With inflation easing and uncertainty about the economic outlook growing, the MPC’s decision to keep Bank Rate at 0.5% looks set to be repeated for a few more months. And while the MPC will not wait to raise rates until price pressures build, it is unlikely to be compelled to raise them quickly next year.

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