BoE: We may bring forward rate decision as economy recovers

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The Bank of England has sharply revised its unemployment forecasts but emphasised this does not mean it is guaranteed to hike rates once the 7% threshold is reached.

As part of its forward guidance policy, the Bank has committed to making no decision on raising interest rates until the unemployment rate reaches 7%, a move which it said in August could take thre...

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