Pound ticks up after sliding on BoE cut and gloomy forecasts
The pound regained some ground on Friday after dropping on Thursday when the Bank of England cut interest rates and halved its growth forecast for the year. Sterling was last up 0.16% at $1.2458 on Friday,
Sterling's Resilience: BoE Rate Cuts and Economic Impact
The pound regained some of its losses after the Bank of England cut interest rates and reduced its growth forecast, causing initial market volatility. Governor Andrew Bailey's reassurances partially restored confidence.
Sterling Could Fall if BOE Signals More Rate Cuts Than Market Expects
Sterling rose to a four-week high against the dollar, but could fall if the BOE cuts rates on Thursday and indicates it could ease monetary policy by more than the market expects.
Pound slides on BoE rate cut as investors fret about 'stagflation'
Investors grappled with a gloomy set of Bank of England forecasts on Thursday that complicate the outlook for UK assets, with sterling set for its biggest one-day fall in four weeks even as bond yields held broadly steady.
BOE Expected to Cut Interest Rates. Why That’s Good for the Dollar.
Investors are pricing in a 97% chance that the U.K. central bank lowers its key rate to 4.5% from 4.75% on Thursday.
Pound Sterling Drops Sharply as Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates
The pound sterling fell sharply following the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates, a move aimed at supporting the struggling UK economy amid ongoing concerns over sluggish growth and rising inflation.
Yen hits 8-week high; sterling drops after BoE cut
The yen touched an eight-week high versus the dollar on Thursday after a Bank of Japan policy board member advocated continued interest rate hikes, while sterling slid as the Bank of England eased policy.
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BOE-Fed Divergence Could Hold Back Sterling
Sterling fell against the dollar and its appreciation potential looks limited after the BOE cut rates by 25bp to 4.5%.