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That time of the month - Interest Rates!
phlash
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What will be the outcome after the Bank of England's MPC meeting being held today and tomorrow? Announced at 12 noon (on Thursday).
I can take no responsibility for the use of any free comments given, any actions taken are the sole decision of the individual in question after consideration of my free comments.
That also means I cannot share in any profits from any decisions made!;)
That also means I cannot share in any profits from any decisions made!;)
What will be the MPC's decision tomorrow? 131 votes
-0.5%
4%
6 votes
-0.25%
5%
7 votes
HOLD
15%
20 votes
+0.25%
64%
85 votes
+0.5%
9%
13 votes
0
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+0.5%Phlash, do you have any other interests in life other than obsessing about interest rate rises and house price crashes???Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
+0.25%Throwing myself out of planes. Does that count?I can take no responsibility for the use of any free comments given, any actions taken are the sole decision of the individual in question after consideration of my free comments.
That also means I cannot share in any profits from any decisions made!;)0 -
+0.5%Phlash, do you have any other interests in life other than obsessing about interest rate rises and house price crashes???
What's wrong with obsessing over the precarious state of the UK economy and the potential for an entire generation to suffer?
I'd say obsessing over the posting habbits of a person you do not know is more unhealthy.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 -
+0.5%Throwing myself out of planes. Does that count?
yes, that's alot more exciting than obsessing about interest rate rises.
You just give the impression that you take pleasure in other peoples misery when they loose their home! Yes, it's stupid to borrow beyond your means and not plan for interest rate rises up to 12%, but that's their own stupidity for them to sweat over!
You should concentrate on jumping out of planes! Does it make you feel like your eye balls are going to pop out?Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
+0.25%What will be the outcome after the Bank of England's MPC meeting being held today and tomorrow? Announced at 12 noon on Wednesday.
Surely your not asking us to vote on a poll where the result has already been anounced (some 2hrs ago apparently)!!! lol
Anounced noon on Thursday I do believe.0 -
+0.25%Isn't this poll a bit like asking if Laura off Big Brother likes cakes?
Everybody knows that its going to be a 0.25% increase.
What odds are the bookies offering on this - if its less that 3 to 1 on then its a cert - bookies are rarely wrong.0 -
+0.25%yes, that's alot more exciting than obsessing about interest rate rises.
You just give the impression that you take pleasure in other peoples misery when they loose their home! Yes, it's stupid to borrow beyond your means and not plan for interest rate rises up to 12%, but that's their own stupidity for them to sweat over!
You should concentrate on jumping out of planes! Does it make you feel like your eye balls are going to pop out?
Why would I take pleasure in that? How have I given you that impression? Like to post some links?
The posts I have contributed to this site have been informative and factual. People can choose what to do with the information. How that means I will enjoy watching people lose their houses I don't know. If anything my posts amount to the exact opposite in that they should provoke thought and caution.
I don't really like the accusations.I can take no responsibility for the use of any free comments given, any actions taken are the sole decision of the individual in question after consideration of my free comments.
That also means I cannot share in any profits from any decisions made!;)0 -
+0.25%yes, that's alot more exciting than obsessing about interest rate rises.
You just give the impression that you take pleasure in other peoples misery when they loose their home! Yes, it's stupid to borrow beyond your means and not plan for interest rate rises up to 12%, but that's their own stupidity for them to sweat over!
You should concentrate on jumping out of planes! Does it make you feel like your eye balls are going to pop out?
You think the only reason he/she has posted is because he/she takes pleasure in seeing people "loose" their homes?
I think its more likely that he/she has got a significant investments which may further prosper in the event of a ir rise. Or possibly he/she feels that an IR is needed to order to decrease the out of proportion gap between avg wages & avg house prices.
And no, jumping out of planes is surprisingly tranquil, - the sound of the plane engine almost instantly disappears, you're left alone, floating in the air, it's beautifully peaceful, - and quite a humbling experience, - you realise how small you are in the grand scheme of things. Rather like a spec of dust
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+0.25%Isn't this poll a bit like asking if Laura off Big Brother likes cakes?
Everybody knows that its going to be a 0.25% increase.
What odds are the bookies offering on this - if its less that 3 to 1 on then its a cert - bookies are rarely wrong.
For people who don't really follow this sort of thing, for which there are many in the Country, I thought a poll like this would be a more interesting and attractive way for them to get involved.
Plus, its customary to have a poll before the MPC decision, even if it is almost a dead cert decision. Then, in January most people thought they would HOLD, but they raised 0.25%.I can take no responsibility for the use of any free comments given, any actions taken are the sole decision of the individual in question after consideration of my free comments.
That also means I cannot share in any profits from any decisions made!;)0 -
+0.25%You think the only reason he/she has posted is because he/she takes pleasure in seeing people "loose" their homes?
I think its more likely that he/she has got a significant investments which may further prosper in the event of a ir rise. Or possibly he/she feels that an IR is needed to order to decrease the out of proportion gap between avg wages & avg house prices.
And no, jumping out of planes is surprisingly tranquil, - the sound of the plane engine almost instantly disappears, you're left alone, floating in the air, it's beautifully peaceful, - and quite a humbling experience, - you realise how small you are in the grand scheme of things. Rather like a spec of dust
Would like to thank you PJD.
Skydiving is as I call it, my minute of freedom! It is indeed a humbling experience, maybe you should try it pinkshoes.
EDIT: The pun is intended with the greatest of cheek.I can take no responsibility for the use of any free comments given, any actions taken are the sole decision of the individual in question after consideration of my free comments.
That also means I cannot share in any profits from any decisions made!;)0
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