GBP/USD has historically rallied between April 7 and May 8, with a 70% success rate and an average gain of +0.88%. This seasonal strength often aligns with periods of USD softness. With current macro conditions turning against the dollar, the setup for renewed Sterling gains looks strong.
In the Bank of England’s March’s meeting the GBP sold off as two more hawkish MPC members, Haskell and Mann, dropped into voting for ‘no – rate’ change. This allowed the GBP to sell off and market’s want to know…
Recent economic data from the UK has fuelled speculation that the Bank of England is starting to consider pausing interest rates hikes in the UK. Furthermore, some recent speeches from MPC members, have added fuel to this speculation. BoE’s Governor…
Next week the Bank of England meet and expectations in short term interest rate markets are that they will hike rates again. However, there is uncertainty about whether that will be a 25 or 50bps rate hike. The current expectation is around a 60/40 split in favour of just a 25 bps hike.
On Thursday last week the Bank of England made a 50bps hike as expected. However, the decision was ultimately seen as a dovish one as the Bank Of England left open the possibility that it could be the last hike of…
