Articles in the Interest Rates Category
This Is Money: Pushmi-pullyu Inflation Tips Rate Rise
January 14th, 2007
As higher petrol and university bills push up inflation, the interest rate rises. So life becomes more expensive all round says Financial Mail’s economics editor
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Scotsman: Good For Savers, Bad For Borrowers
January 14th, 2007
THE increase in interest rates was a surprise, but more may be on the way, writes Liz Dolan.
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Scotsman: Rate Rise Shock Means Uphill Battle For Many
January 13th, 2007
IT’S FAIR to say most people were taken by surprise when interest rates were raised to 5.25 per cent on Thursday - taking the base rate to its highest level in five and a half years.
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This Is Money: Halifax Raises Mortgage Rate
January 12th, 2007
Britains biggest mortgage lender Halifax has raised its mortgage rate following the Bank of Englands shock interest rate rise
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MoneyExpert: ‘Over Half’ Of Homeowner Loans Protected From Rate Rise
January 12th, 2007
Some 53 per cent of homeowner loans held with building societies will not be affected by the Bank of England’s (BoE’s) recent base rate rise, it has been claimed.
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MoneyExpert: Banks Waive Balance Transfer Fees
January 12th, 2007
Consumers looking to compare credit cards and transfer an outstanding balance are being alerted to news from Yorkshire Bank and Clydesdale Bank.
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This Is Money: Bank Likely To Keep Rates On Hold For Now
January 10th, 2007
The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee is set to leave interest rates on hold after its meetings today and tomorrow.
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MoneyExpert: Majority ‘have Not Changed Current Accounts In Ten Years’
January 9th, 2007
A total of 60 per cent of Britons have not changed their current account in over ten years even though they could have benefited from better rates, it has been claimed.
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MoneyExpert: January Is ‘busiest For Personal Loans’
January 5th, 2007
January is the busiest month for people taking out personal loans, it has emerged, following the festive season when many may have overspent or taken out extra credit.
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This Is Money: Latest Data Makes Rate Rise Probable
January 4th, 2007
An increase in interest rates within weeks looks almost assured after official figures showed company profits rising to all-time records
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