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The Bank of England voted 8-1 to raise its interest rate to 0.25% from a record low of 0.1%, despite Omicron concerns. The bank forecasts inflation reaching 6% in April, and the move surprised markets that had expected a February hike.
A surprise UK rate hike lifts sterling and tightens financial conditions in the UK. Feed importers priced in dollars may face changed costs as sterling moves.
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