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Old 26-06-2023, 15:49   #22
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Re: Bank of England raises Interest Rate to 5%

Rate rises hit those who already have loans. But the idea behind them is to put people (and businesses) off taking out new loans to slow the economy.

Why not make the rate rises only apply to new loans?

Or would that hurt the banks too much?
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