Monthly Archives: December 2008

Bank Cuts to 2%

Interest rate cuts yesterday forced the Pound to an historic low against the Euro as the Bank of England reduced rates to their lowest level in 57 years. The Bank’s base rate was lowered by 1%, while the ECB reduced rates by 0.75% in a move that was widely expected by markets. Global equities are lower this morning ahead of the publication of US employment figures later in the day. Continue reading

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