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A more hawkish Bank of England has pushed gilt yields higher, prompting markets to consider potential rate hikes.<\/p>\n
The euro is steady after recent losses, supported by a slight pullback in oil prices. The ECB kept rates unchanged but adopted a more hawkish tone, signalling it stands ready to act amid rising inflation risks from elevated energy prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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