The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to raise UK interest rates further in the second quarter of 2022 as the UK central bank tries to stem soaring prices pressures. The BoE has already lifted the Bank Rate to 0.75% from 0.1% in late 2021 and money markets are currently pricing in 125 basis points of additional rate hikes this year. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) inflation release showed headline inflation hitting 6.2% in February, a fresh 30-year high, while core inflation rose ...
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) inflation release showed headline inflation hitting 6.2% in February, a fresh 30-year high, while core inflation rose to 5.2% from 4.4% in January. And even higher levels of inflation are expected in Q2 this year. The latest BoE monetary policy release shows that the UK central bank expect headline inflation to top 8% in the coming months, citing sky high energy and food prices as the main drivers of the ...
Trading the News: Bank of England (BoE) Interest Rate Decision The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision is likely to reveal another 8 to 1 split as the central bank remains in no rush to normalize monetary policy, but the updated forecasts may heighten the appeal of the sterling and fuel a larger recovery in GBP/USD should the central bank highlight a greater risk of overshooting the 2% inflation target over the policy horizon. What’s Expected: ...
SNB, BoE, RBNZ, EUR Correction, Don't Sell CHF For Now What we’re watching: FX Focus – Don’t sell the franc…for now: unstable risk sentiment and limited scope of the SNB turning more aggressive next week may trigger further franc upside risk, in particular versus the AUD. USD– Retail sales will be the last important data release ahead of the December rate announcement.GBP – A reiteration of the dovish language from the last inflation report as part ...
Trading the News: Bank of England (BoE) Interest Rate Decision The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision may offer little relief to recent decline in GBP/USD as the central bank is widely expected to retain its current policy in July, and the committee may continue to endorse a wait-and-see approach amid the growing threat of a Greek exit. What’s Expected: Why Is This Event Important: ...
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