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Why negative interest rates are a lousy idea

The Bank of England’s governor says negative interest rates can encourage investment rather than having cash stashed in the bank. But is that really true?

by: Alex Rankine
22 Oct 2020
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, should avoid pushing rates below zero

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