29929BlackTuesday Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I like to sit in me car with a flask of tea and listen to radio 4 (it's inbetween the tractor production figures (up again!) and the Leader's birthday song). I'm so excited!! What will it be??? OOOH I can't WAIT! It could go one of 3 ways now Gordon's in charge: 1) Stay put 2) Stay put 3) Stay put Which will it be???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BandWagon Report post Posted March 8, 2006 (edited) Rates are going to stay on hold tomorrow. It's a ball-ache, but we just have to be patient. Edited March 8, 2006 by BandWagon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupidstunt Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I like to sit in me car with a flask of tea and listen to radio 4 I like to run around Tesco's naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foobar Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I think we may see a shock rise. Rising house prices will be the excuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sukiyaki Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I shall be seated in the lavatory and let rip when the "no change " decision is announced. I shall rise from the lavatory as soon as rates rise and fully expect to have a long sitting. Call it a dirty protest if you care to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miser Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I think I will be doing my normal 20 second long spewing of expletives at the box at midday.When ..........oh when are these wooly headed toss-pots going to take the situation seriously and raise those rates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bingley Bloke Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I'll be sat at my desk at work. If it goes down I'll be sick on my computer. If it stays the same I'll shake my head in distain. If it goes up I'll feign illness and rush home to consume a bottle of Cordon Rouge that's currently residing in the fridge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I think we may see a shock rise. Rising house prices will be the excuse. Want a bet on that? No, thought not! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OzzMosiz Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Same as usual I guess. Sat at my desk mumbling "******* typical" then back to work. BoE have no balls as far as I'm concerned. King should kick Nickell in the nuts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurejon Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Down .25 to bolster the retail sector and instill confidence in the consumer led recovery. In addition, take the focus off of the new attack on Iran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ah-so Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I think we may see a shock rise. Rising house prices will be the excuse. You are right - my belief is that they will go straight to 10% tomorrow because of excess consumer debt and peak oil. Or maybe it will be 8-1 again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Charlie The Tramp Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Down .25 to bolster the retail sector and instill confidence in the consumer led recovery. If they dropped by .50% it would make no difference to retail as the debt burden is now too great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Joe Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Bookies have it as no change. Its not often the 100 to 1 comes in but one day it might LOL Mr Joe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurejon Report post Posted March 9, 2006 a minus .25 would have no mechanical effect but any drop signals to the muppets its time to get the cards out and go shopping again. Its a fact that most people dont even look at the balance on the plastic with the new internet accounts. They just look at the DD going out of their bank account each month. The balance is irrlevent to them, its the repayments that count. As people at work what the interest rates are on their plastic and I bet you they have not a clue. In fact they will reply, I switched to 0% for six months. Next question, "When was that" Answer: 2 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xurbia Report post Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) I predict the BoE will do nothing. I'm not sure I understand what the hell they do anyway. They tell us that they are concerned with future inflation but then give credence to the latest housing report. If they remain inactive and don't help devalue houses then we will remain with this stagnant, sluggish economy for a lot longer IMO. From a business point of view there doesn't appear to be a good reason to invest heavily at the moment. I need to economy show proper stimulus or take a tumble. It appears to be dying too slowly! Edited March 9, 2006 by Xurbia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Shower Report post Posted March 9, 2006 They'll hold off for a short while and then consider raising them as and when the UK economy and housing market shows solid evidence that they are picking up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Fool & His Borrowed Money Report post Posted March 9, 2006 On hold, as always..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow Report post Posted March 9, 2006 After poppin the cork on a few bottles of the best vintage and enjoying a jolly good lunch they will announce their decision to do nothing ( which they all agreed at the Ivy Club a week ago ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
