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Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane warns against immediate interest rate hikes, citing businesses struggles with high costs, taxes, and a stagnant economy, exacerbated by the Middle East crisis. Despite market expectations of three hikes, Haldane deems this unlikely. Oil prices surged, dragging the FTSE one hundred index down, as traders fret over prolonged regional tensions. Haldanes stance is supported by other Bank members, who highlight the high bar for rate increases and reduced risk of wage-driven inflation spirals. Unlike 2022, todays inflation is half the level, demand is weak, and rates are already higher. Haldane advocates for maintaining growth with steady or lower rates, unless energy costs surge significantly.

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