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.

Pound jumps as BoE hints at 50-bp hike

The British pound has posted sharp gains on Thursday. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2153, up 0.68%. BoE points to further rate hikes BoE Governor Andrew Bailey was in the spotlight today as he testified about last week's Monetary Policy report before a parliamentary committee.

09-02-2023 12:04 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

GBP/USD sliding after dovish BoE hike

The British pound has posted sharp losses on Thursday and continues to lose ground in the North American session. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2251, down 0.98%. BoE raises rates, but less pessimistic The major central banks remain the focus of the market's attention.

02-02-2023 12:07 GMT by Kenneth Fisher