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BoE Keeps Rate Steady, Maintains Pace Of Gilt Stock Reduction

The Bank of England decided on Thursday to maintain its benchmark rate and continue with trimming its government debt holdings, as well as adopted a cautious approach despite the US Federal Reserve slashing the policy rate by a half percentage points a day earlier.

The BoE Monetary Policy Committee, headed by Governor Andrew Bailey, voted by a majority of 8-1 to hold the Bank Rate at 5.00 percent. The decision was in line with expectations as markets expected a cut only next month.

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by Renju Jaya

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