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UK interest rate outlook
First reported Nov 3, 10:51 AM ET · Latest Nov 5, 9:02 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 8:02 AM ET
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Where things stand
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates one more time, according to the BBC’s economics editor, Faisal Islam. The BBC also notes that the Bank’s rate determines mortgage, loan and savings costs for millions of people.
Facts
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Timeline
What changed: One additional rate increase is seen as likely, but it is expected to be the final move for now.
Every report, newest first
- What does the raise in interest rates mean? — BBC News
The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house.
- Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go? — BBC News
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.
- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages? — BBC News
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Questions
- It remains unclear how high the rate will rise and when the final increase will occur. Open
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More: background
The Bank of England’s policy rate is the benchmark that banks use to set the interest charged on mortgages, other loans and the rates paid on savings accounts. Changes to this rate ripple through the economy, affecting household finances and borrowing costs.
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