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BoE inches closer to rate cut as second policymaker backs easing

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The Bank of England (BoE) moved closer to cutting interest rates from a 16-year high after a second policymaker voted for lower borrowing costs and Governor Andrew Bailey said he was “optimistic that things are moving in the right direction.” Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden joined external member Swati Dhingra in calling for an immediate cut … Read more

Banks may alert RBI as rising funding costs sting amid ​sustained liquidity drainage

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Mumbai: Banks are likely to make representations to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on sustained liquidity drainage that has pushed up funding costs for lenders despite unchanged policy rates for nearly a year. Liquidity has steadily declined with the central bank repeatedly stressing the primacy of maintaining price stability as Indian voters get ready … Read more