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The Bank of England raised its rate by 50 basis points to 3.50%, its ninth straight increase and eighth of 2022. Governor Bailey said the bank's forecasts showed UK inflation, at 10.7% in November, had peaked, and the decision split the committee between a 75bp hike and a pause.
Higher UK rates and a peaking inflation outlook support sterling and cool expectations of further tightening, which affects borrowing costs for UK livestock and feed businesses. Direct grain price impact is limited.
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