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SMPC votes 5/4 to hold rate at 0.5%
SMPC votes 5/4 to hold rate at 0.5%
SMPC votes to hold central bank rates at 0.5%
SMPC votes to hold central bank rates at 0.5%
Particular concern was expressed about the outlook for the US economy in 2011
Members concerned about aspects of the emergency budget
SMPC votes five to four to leave interest rates unchanged
SMPC also worried about fiscal crisis - members call for a new Medium Term Financial Strategy
SMPC split on approach to QE but want interest rates to stay at 0.5%
SMPC votes six to three against an increase in interest rates against grim fiscal background
SMPC divided on QE but united in serious concerns about government fiscal policy.
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