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Why is the LIBOR differential getting larger?

London, UK - 7th December 2007, 09:19 GMT

Dear Open ATCA & Philanthropia Friends

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Although the Bank of England has cut base rates by 25 basis points yesterday to 5.5%, the real challenge lies in the increasing differential between base rates and LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) for sterling, euro and dollar in the money markets, pointing to a clear erosion of trust in interbank lending. Three month sterling LIBOR, which was fixed yesterday at 6.64%, last peaked in September at a differential of 112 basis points and the spread this morning stands at 114 basis points (bps). What are your views in regard to the graph below?

3 month LIBOR - 3 month OIS spread (bps)


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