U.K. Interest Rate Decision 5.00% Vs. 5.00% Est.; 5.25% Prior
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The U.K. has decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.00%, matching the estimated rate and down from the previous rate of 5.25%.
August 01, 2024 | 11:04 am
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The U.K. has decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.00%, which could stabilize the British economy and potentially impact the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU).
Maintaining the interest rate at 5.00% could be seen as a stabilizing move for the British economy, which may positively impact the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) as it reflects investor confidence in the U.K. market.
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