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Threat of rate rise receding

There is little chance of an interest rate rise this month. Last month’s Inflation Report did not suggest that an imminent rate hike was required. And the economic data have retained a fairly soft tone. There is still a danger of a rise later this year. But we have been feeling a bit more comfortable with our view that rates will stay on hold both this year and next.

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