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BOE Holds Steady But Extends QE by GBP50B; Unexpected

By Joel Kruger, Technical Strategist
06 August 2009 11:39 GMT

The MPC has said that the world economy remains in recession, despite increasing signs that the output in the UK’s export market is stabilizing, and that financial markets are still fragile even with noticeable improvements. This has weighed tremendously on Sterling across the board, and could very well set the tone for the day. Rates were left unchanged at 0.50% as expected.

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06 August 2009 11:39 GMT