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Bank of England expected to raise interest rates today; FTSE 100 hits three-month high – business live

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The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates today, marking the first increase in over three years. This decision coincides with the FTSE 100 reaching a three-month high. UK government bond prices are rising, which has lowered the yield on 10-year gilts by 4 basis points to 5.1%, the lowest level since August 28.

Key points

• The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates today, marking the first increase in over three years.
• UK government bond prices are rising, which has lowered the yield on 10-year gilts by 4 basis points to 5.1%, the lowest level since August 28.

Context

This is a live economic update regarding the UK's central bank decision and financial market reaction. No additional background context is supplied beyond the provided evidence.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Bank of England's expected rate hike and the resulting 4 basis point drop in 10-year gilt yields. The specific date of the Bank of England's decision is not provided, only the current date of the article.

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