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The Pound's value

When the Bank of England holds rates steady while other central banks, like the European Central Bank, raise theirs, it can make the Pound less attractive to international investors. This is because the 'yield advantage' (the higher return on investments in the UK) shrinks, potentially weakening the Pound against other currencies.

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