Pound Sterling Gains on Inflation Warnings and Slow Pace of Cuts

Pound Sterling Gains on Inflation Warnings and Slow Pace of Cuts

November 8, 2024 – Written by Frank Davies

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The Bank of England (BOE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% which was in line with strong consensus forecasts.

There was an 8-1 decision for the cut with Mann voting to hold rates at 5.00%.

The Pound had drifted lower into the announcement and there were significant gains after the decision with a covering of short positions and a relatively hawkish statement…
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