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BOE rates today 10/1/08 ?

superstar_2 · 2008-01-10 00:25:35

So, whats the predictions MSEers? Down quarter percent more - first back to back drop in 6 years OR maintain it at 5.5%. I doubt they will be an increase, sadly! Cast your votes, ladies and gentlemen! :beer:

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Calchas Posts: 405 Forumite

10 January 2008 at 9:16PM

Calchas wrote: »

Holding rates satisfies monetary policy.

Cutting rates satisfies political policy.

Mervyn hasn't been reappointed yet!

It will be a political decision

I should point out before anybody rushes off to the bookmakers, my crystal ball is at the menders.

WHOOPS

Back to the drawing board!

Mervyn, you're a hero :A

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