Bank of England (BoE) news

The Bank of England (BoE) is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability, targeting a 2% inflation rate. The BoE uses interest rate adjustments and quantitative easing to influence the economy and achieve its inflation target. It also plays a key role in ensuring financial stability in the UK.

GBP/USD edges lower ahead of BoE meeting

BoE likely to raise rates by 25 bp US to release PPI and unemployment claims later today GBP/USD is trading at 1.2587 in Europe, down 0.30% on the day. BoE expected to raise rates by 25 bp The Bank of England is expected to raise rates today for a 12th consecutive time, with a 25-basis point hike. This would bring the benchmark cash rate to 4.50%.

11-05-2023 05:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher