FTSE LIVE: Banks feel the heat after PMI manufacturing reading makes Thursday's rate cut a 'dead cert'
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According to analysts the poor PMI reading makes a rate cut by the BoE on Thursday a 'dead cert', with some suggesting the 'Old Lady' could even introduce further stimulus measures too