Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell, comprising about 50-70% of all white blood cells. They are phagocytic, meaning that they can ingest other cells, though they do not survive the act. Neutrophils are the first immune cells to arrive at a site of infection, through a process known as chemotaxis.
One of the basic theories stipulates that increasing interest rates raise consumers' and manufacturers' costs, which, in turn, reduces the amount of time and money people spend driving. Less people on the road translates to less demand for oil, which can cause oil prices to drop.
1 Time lags. 2  The effect of rising interest rates can often take up to 18 months to have an effect. 3  For example, if you have an investment project 50% completed, you are likely to finish it off. 4  However, the higher interest rates may discourage starting a new project in the next year.sually, if the Bank of England increase base rates it will lead to higher commercial rates too. Higher interest rates have various economic effects: 1  Increases the cost of borrowing. 2  Interest payments on credit cards and loans are more expensive.