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 Rises on Robust Labor Data - Challenges Ahead for the BoE

UK labor data beats expectations, with regular pay rising by 5.1% and employment increasing by 265k. BoE faces challenges in balancing strong employment figures with moderating wage growth and rate cut hopes. US CPI and PPI, and BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden's comments, could impact GBP/USD's trajectory. Most Read: Is EUR/USD Vulnerable Ahead of ECB Meeting…? DXY to Play a Major Role The GBP benefitted following a positive UK labor data release this morning.

10-09-2024 05:45 GMT by Zain Vawda

BoC cuts rates, Nvidia plunges, nonfarm payrolls loom

OANDA Market Analyst Kenny Fisher joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week’s key economic data and events as well as the impact on global markets. Pivotal week peppered with major events; Bank of Canada cuts rates for third straight time; US nonfarm payrolls could determine extent of Federal Reserve rate cut later this month; and Nvidia plunges by almost 10%

05-09-2024 14:12 GMT by Kenneth Fisher