Bank of England chief economist calls for more urgent interest rate hikes, citing slowing inflation progress amid the conflict in Iran.
The Bank of England's chief economist stated that the central bank should increase interest rates more urgently due to slowing progress in reducing inflation amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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The Bank of England's chief economist stated that the central bank should increase interest rates more urgently due to slowing progress in reducing inflation amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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