Topic: Monetary Policy Committee
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Interest rates: Bank of England holds steady
Interest rates were kept at their historic lows. Critics say the Bank of England should raise interest rates to battle stubborn inflation.
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With new oversight powers, House GOP aims to put Obama on defensive
Obama has faced little congressional oversight so far, but with House GOP probing into policies ranging from illegal immigration to health care, the president's oversight holiday may be over.
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Britain's inflation is supposed to fall, but...
Inflation in Britain continues to stay above the Bank of England's target.
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Replace the Bank of England board with a rule of thumb
The board of the Bank of England has repeatedly failed to keep growth balanced. An inflexible rule would be better.
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In Britain: uncertain election, shaky pound
Britain's big debt and the possibility of a hung Parliament after upcoming elections have hammered the pound in recent months.
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