Bank of England gilt sales 'unlikely to upset markets too much'

Central bank raises rates to 1.75%

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The Monetary Policy Committee has confirmed the Bank of England would begin selling gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility later this year but markets are likely to take this move in their stride, according to industry commentators.

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