Bank of England keeps rates on hold as growth prospects dim

The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.75% due to concerns about stubborn inflation, despite predicting zero growth in the final quarter of the year. While some members of the Monetary Policy Committee favored rate cuts, the majority emphasized the risks of inflation persistence and the potential trade-off between inflationary pressures and economic weakness. The decision led to a decrease in sterling and gilt yields, with investors focusing on the possibility of further rate cuts next year.

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