New Posts For Thread: What chance a rates rise??https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-risewhen the BOE committe are talking about further Easing!!Absolutely no chance!I certainly didnt forsee any rise in rates for a long while, but with these statements about "2014" it would appear that a rise will be happening before too long.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459486465#459486465I certainly didnt forsee any rise in rates for a long while, but with these statements about "2014" it would appear that a rise will be happening before too long.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:59:04 -0500well said mervhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459348385#459348385well said mervWed, 28 Jul 2010 14:48:53 -0500Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England has warned that it will be some time before the Bank’s base rate returns to ’normal’ levels.In a speech to the Treasury Committee today he says in the months ahead it may be that the Monetary Policyhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459293969#459293969Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England has warned that it will be some time before the Bank’s base rate returns to ’normal’ levels.In a speech to the Treasury Committee today he says in the months ahead it may be that the Monetary PolicyWed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30:14 -0500That is definately the fear!!! But , will the government allow it?----------Why wouldn't they allow it? this whole exercise has been about recapitalising the banks and increased profits are a major part of that, they will want to see those margihttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459279997#459279997That is definately the fear!!! But , will the government allow it?----------Why wouldn't they allow it? this whole exercise has been about recapitalising the banks and increased profits are a major part of that, they will want to see those margiWed, 28 Jul 2010 06:10:57 -0500There's never been a better time to buy a Big Mac.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459273785#459273785There's never been a better time to buy a Big Mac.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:36:50 -0500JML Joined: 10 May 05Replies: 192 27 Jul 10 15:06 UK interest rates NOT to stay at record low 'until 2014' Simon Ward, economist at Henderson New Star, has been saying for a while that the Bank has got it wrong on interest rates. JML , Shttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459272509#459272509JML Joined: 10 May 05Replies: 192 27 Jul 10 15:06 UK interest rates NOT to stay at record low 'until 2014' Simon Ward, economist at Henderson New Star, has been saying for a while that the Bank has got it wrong on interest rates. JML , SWed, 28 Jul 2010 04:14:08 -0500PotlisThat is definately the fear!!! But , will the government allow it?There is going to be no massive increase in output. It is absolutley impossible given the cut backs, tax rises, job losses etc etc. everything is deflationary, and I am absolutelhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459272389#459272389PotlisThat is definately the fear!!! But , will the government allow it?There is going to be no massive increase in output. It is absolutley impossible given the cut backs, tax rises, job losses etc etc. everything is deflationary, and I am absolutelWed, 28 Jul 2010 04:11:48 -0500My point really relates to the fact that base rate could increase, whilst margins fall! In reality therefore people may actually pay less in the future. this is particularly true of high loan to value mortgages!-------Your belief in the generosity ofhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459268129#459268129My point really relates to the fact that base rate could increase, whilst margins fall! In reality therefore people may actually pay less in the future. this is particularly true of high loan to value mortgages!-------Your belief in the generosity ofWed, 28 Jul 2010 02:44:31 -0500chiselI know why you asked. It is because your tiny mind can only compute simple linear thoughts irrespective of their accuracy. This is why every night you sit with your underpants on your head praying to a picture of Merve The Swerve and chanting yhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459230793#459230793chiselI know why you asked. It is because your tiny mind can only compute simple linear thoughts irrespective of their accuracy. This is why every night you sit with your underpants on your head praying to a picture of Merve The Swerve and chanting yTue, 27 Jul 2010 18:46:56 -0500UK interest rates NOT to stay at record low 'until 2014' Simon Ward, economist at Henderson New Star, has been saying for a while that the Bank has got it wrong on interest rates.He agrees there is little chance of a move on rates in Augusthttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/25438889/what-chance-a-rates-rise?post_id=459141381#459141381UK interest rates NOT to stay at record low 'until 2014' Simon Ward, economist at Henderson New Star, has been saying for a while that the Bank has got it wrong on interest rates.He agrees there is little chance of a move on rates in AugustTue, 27 Jul 2010 09:06:39 -0500