Taper tantrum, Swiss franc peg, negative rates: Ten historic central bank moves

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Following the Bank of England's first rate cut in seven years, Investment Week takes a look at the most dramatic central bank decisions from around the world.

Following the Bank of England's first rate cut in seven years, Investment Week takes a look at the most dramatic central bank decisions from around the world.

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