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Why have interest rates risen and what is happening in the economy?

11/5/2026, 4:37:52 PM

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The base rate helps dictate how expensive it is to take out a mortgage or a loan.

Why have interest rates risen and what is happening in the economy?.
The base rate helps dictate how expensive it is to take out a mortgage or a loan.
The base rate helps dictate how expensive it is to take out a mortgage or a loan.

The base rate helps dictate how expensive it is to take out a mortgage or a loan.

Published originally on The Independent - Business

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