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Huw Pill, the chief economist at the Bank of England, stated on Monday that there are dangers associated with UK inflation on both sides. He predicts that during the first half of 2025, inflation will most likely revert to the target level. By the end of the current year, he …

In Q2, productivity growth rebounded sharply, outpacing predictions and increasing at a rate of 3.7%. The increase in output per hour worked over the past year has increased by 1.3%, the first positive yearly improvement since late 2021. Productivity is on the rise, and nominal pay growth is moderating, both …

The Bank of England raised rates to 5.25%, causing a one-month low in the GBP/USD pair. The decision was based on a split vote, with two members expecting a 50-bps rate hike.US Initial Jobless Claims were in line with estimates, and the ISM’s business services activity reading was 52.7, indicating …

The Bank of England raised interest rates by 25 basis points, easing monetary tightening from its previous meeting. The key interest rate reached a 15-year peak of 5.25%, with market pricing suggesting a 50-basis point increase. However, unlike the US central bank or the ECB, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …

Following its policy meeting in August, the Bank of England declared that it has increased the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps), to 5.25%. This choice was consistent with what the market anticipated. Haskel and Mann, two policymakers, voted in favour of a rate increase of 50 basis points, …

The Bank of England, which is expected to increase interest rates once again on Thursday, must balance the need to combat an inflation rate that is already running at more than four times its objective against the harm that 13 consecutive rate increases have already done to the economy. Most …

More central bank decisions are in the pipeline for the new trading week, with live meetings at the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of England. US data will continue in the spotlight with key employment data, including Nonfarm Payrolls. Canada and New Zealand will also release job market …

The GBP/USD exchange rate fell to its lowest point since July 6 on Friday, and investors are still worried that the Federal Reserve will be attacked by hawks in the wake of the US’s release of stronger-than-expected second-quarter GDP figures.On August 3, the Bank of England is expected to raise …

WTI increased by 2% to begin the week over $78.00 and the 200-day SMA. Oil prices are supported by global supply constraints and Chinese economic stimulus. Following PMI surveys, all eyes are on the main central bank’s choices. The American crude is trading at $78.929 per barrel at the time …

The US Dollar experienced a strong rebound from a sharp decline in the previous week, supported by strong economic data. The DXY rebounded from under 100.00 to 101.00, but the outlook remains negative, and the positive results could be seen as a corrective movement.The Pound underperformed during the week, following …