Drastic recalibration of market expectations due to Middle East war means investors now see an increase as likely, rather than the cuts previously expected The Bank of England is now expected to raise interest rates rather than cut them several times this year as the surge in oil prices triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran threatens to propel inflation to almost 4 per cent. Investors have priced in... [3614 chars]
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