Inflation leads central banks to hold rates
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The Bank of England joined the European Central Bank in keeping their key interest rates unchanged as concerns over inflation continue. The Bank of England maintained its 5.5%, while the European Central Bank remained at 4%. Analysts believe that inflation concerns will decline as economic growth slows.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Analysis, Economic indicators, United Kingdom. Bank of England
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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Europe's rates are likely to keep rising
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The European Central Bank increased the key interest rate from 3.75% to 4%, marking the eighth time the rate has been raised since December 2005. The increase brings interest rates in the euro-zone to their top level since September 2001.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Labor Distribution by Employer, Economic aspects, Statistics, European monetary union, Statistical data
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Economic policy, Interest rates, European Union. European Central Bank
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