Anglo American rejects second ‘highly unattractive’ takeover approach from BHP, worth £34bn – as it happened
by Graeme Wearden from on (#6MRH2)
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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A cut to UK interest rates next month is now more likely than not, according to the money markets.
LSEG data this morning shows there is a 54% chance that the Bank of England lowers base rate to 5% at its June meeting, and a 46% chance that it leaves rates on hold at 5.25%.
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