The debate concerning negative interests in the UK has now become “very real” after the UK CPI 12-month inflation rate dipped to 0.8% in April from 1.5% in March, recording its lowest reading since August 2016 and putting it on course to hitting 0% in the coming months, according to market commentators.
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