United Kingdom has lowered its interest rates by 0.15 percentage points, from 0.25% to an annual rate of 0.1%.
The key rates a tool used by Central Banks to implement monetary policy.
A reduction in interest rates counters a weakening of prices, or a possible deflationary situation. It also revitalizes the economy and helps to increase exports.
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