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Will interest rates fall?
The Bank of England uses interest rates to control inflation. With the jobs market weakening and pay growth slowing, there's less pressure on prices. This makes it more likely the Bank will keep interest rates steady, which could be good news for mortgage holders but less so for savers.
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