Global Analysis 06-06-2003 Pound soars as BoE holds rates and European Central Bank cuts a half-point; Duisenberg hints at more to come Businesses were hit by a double whammy yesterday as the Bank of England refused to cut interest rates and the pound responded by hitting a three-year high against the dollar…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#Bank of England#exports#interest rates#trade