Bank of England leaves key interest rate unchanged at 5%

LONDON (MarketWatch) — The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee left the central bank’s key lending rate unchanged at 5% Thursday. The decision was widely expected. The rate has remained unchanged since April as policymakers grapple with a policy dilemma created by rising inflation pressures and the threat of a significant economic slowdown.
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