The impact for the JPY on a BoJ rate change
The Bank of Japan's upcoming rate decision on January 24 could have a significant impact on USD/JPY. Will a rate hike strengthen the yen, or will the central bank hold steady?
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The impact for the GBP over the UK CPI print
The upcoming UK CPI report is critical for shaping expectations around the BoE’s monetary policy. With services inflation at 5% y/y in November, well above the 2% target, the report’s outcome could significantly impact GBPUSD. A softer-than-expected print may pressure GBP, with past CPI events showing falls of up to -1.97%. Traders should watch the 1.2100 support level and consider historical patterns to refine their strategies.
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Expect these moves from the GBPUSD on the UK’s GDP print
A sharp move lower in the GDP print should mean that the GBP falls on expectations of the Bank of England needing to move more quickly to interest rate cuts to support a struggling economy. Looking at Seasonax’s event feature you can see the sort of moves that can be expected in the event of a big miss. The largest drop was 1.88% in September 2024, when the UK GDP missed expectations.