Sterling Libor falls after rate cut

The cost of interbank borrowing declined throughout the week, with sterling Libor reacting immediately to the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates to a historic low of 1.5%.

Following the announcement on January 8, overnight sterling Libor dropped to 1.64% from a previously stable 2%, and today fell to 1.5%, in line with the revised interest rate. Three-month sterling Libor has fallen steadily since the beginning of 2009, from 2.71% on January 2, to 2.37% today.

Dollar Libor has also fallen since the start of the year; three-month dollar Libor maintained a steady 1.41% from January 2 to January 6 before dropping to 1.26% today - the lowest rate recorded since 2004

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