Britain’s public finances faced mounting pressure in October as borrowing levels exceeded expectations, posing a significant challenge for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that public sector net borrowing reached £17.4 billion ($22 billion) in October, well above the £12.3 billion forecast …
Read More »BoE’s Ramsden Still Optimistic on Rate Cuts
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden expressed confidence in the UK’s inflation trajectory, suggesting that a recent uptick in October’s CPI data is a temporary blip. He believes that inflation will continue to decline, allowing the central bank to maintain its easing monetary policy.Key points from Ramsden’s remarks:Inflation Outlook: …
Read More »UK Inflation Surges Past BoE Target, Raising Questions Over Future Rate Policy
Inflation in the United Kingdom unexpectedly surged in October, pushing consumer price growth back above the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target. The increase in underlying inflation pressures suggests that the central bank may need to tread carefully when considering interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.3% …
Read More »GBP/USD Plunges Amidst Economic Woes and Dollar Strength
The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, shedding nearly 1% of its value. This significant downward movement was primarily driven by a confluence of factors, including a strengthening US dollar, rising UK unemployment rates, and lingering concerns about the UK’s economic outlook.The GBP/USD pair is facing significant …
Read More »GBP trades cautiously following BoE’s rate decision
The Pound Sterling is trading cautiously on Friday, as the Bank of England (BoE) signaled a more gradual approach to interest rate cuts. The central bank’s decision to reduce its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, while in line with the Federal Reserve’s move, was accompanied by a less dovish …
Read More »Pound Sterling Plunges on UK Inflation Surprise
Pound Sterling suffered a significant decline following the release of UK inflation data for September. The unexpected slowdown in price growth has fueled speculation that the Bank of England (BoE) might reconsider its monetary policy stance and opt for a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The GBP/USD pair plummeted to …
Read More »Pound Sterling Surges Following BoE’s Rate Decision
The Bank of England (BoE) has maintained interest rates at 5% following a split decision within its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Despite inflationary pressures easing, the MPC opted to hold rates steady, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.The decision has had a significant impact on the pound sterling, which …
Read More »UK Inflation Steady in August; Services Sector Inflation Rises, Impacting BoE Rate Decision
British inflation held steady in August, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remaining at 2.2%—matching expectations but falling short of the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest projection of 2.4%. However, a notable increase in services sector inflation has added complexity to the central bank’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Consumer …
Read More »Market drivers; US Session, August 22
The US Dollar rebounded from its 2024 lows on Thursday as risk sentiment weakened. Rising US Treasury yields also supported the Greenback, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole.Key Economic Events Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s Speech: The speech will provide insights into the Fed’s monetary policy …
Read More »GBP/USD Surges Towards July Highs Amid Bullish Momentum
GBP/USD’s bullish run shows no signs of abating. The pair continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, gaining 0.32% to reach 1.3030, inching closer to mid-July highs. This sustained upward momentum is evident in the recent trading sessions. The next hurdle for GBP/USD lies at 1.3100. If the pair can break …
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