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Now playing Next Economy Bank of England keeps rates at 5%, propels pound to over 2-year highs The Bank of England held rates at 5%, as largely expected. The pound surged against the dollar and euro, while the FTSE 100 dipped slightly. European stocks rallied following the Federal Reserve's rate cut. 19/09/2024