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Base rate to rise in 2013?
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So there is also a prediction of 200bln more QE and a cut in rates to 0.25% so no consensus...
Surely there are two possible scenarios for a rate rise - the 'growth from US success' story and the 'UK starts to lose market credibility and has to raise rates to support borrowing' scenario...I think....0 -
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My guess is we'll see a nominal increase in the second half of the year, but that's based on very little evidence.Having a signature removed for mentioning the removal of a previous signature. Blackwhite bellyfeel double plus good...0
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It would of course be excellent news if the economy were to recover to the extent that the bank had to raise base rates.
However, there is a reason that only a small minority of pundits in the article think that is likely....“The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.
Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.”
-- President John F. Kennedy”0 -
I noticed BBC News 24 is struggling for news at this time of year - I bet they are thankfull for the recent rain else they may as well pack up and go home for the rest of the year.
I expect the daily's are stuggling likewise. At lest they'll have the odd day or two off, and on their return will be able to write about the Queens Christmas speech (those parts not already being published in advance)
Expect the usual pictures & stories of the sales too.0 -
Not a prayer. But there is a far greater chance of more QE, and more mortgage market interventions to stimulate low deposit, low rate lending to first-time buyers.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Turnip2000 wrote: »Not a prayer. But there is a far greater chance of more QE, and more mortgage market interventions to stimulate low deposit, low rate lending to first-time buyers.
:rotfl:Another Clown who won't need to dress up this Christmas :rotfl:0 -
Whilst most the country is on a pay freeze.. No way will there be a rate increase0
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Turnbull2000 wrote: »and more mortgage market interventions to stimulate low deposit, low rate lending to first-time buyers.
Only 6 institutions have requested funds from the BOE under the funding for lending scheme. So doesn't appear to be a huge appetite from lenders to increase their mortgage lending books.0 -
Rate rise 2013 go to the bookies I bet they would give you long odd's0
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