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Rate hikes in sight but policy still very loose

Market expectations for policy rates have diverged in the past few weeks. The Bank of England suggested that its first rate hike could take place sooner than previously anticipated. Expectations for the Fed’s first rate hike have been brought forward too. However, OIS rates in the euro-zone declined after the ECB introduced a negative deposit rate and some new liquidity measures. 

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