Sterling Slumps as BoE Signals Rate Cuts Ahead
Sterling fell and UK borrowing costs decreased following the Bank of England's dovish vote split, indicating potential future rate cuts. The BoE held interest rates steady but cut inflation forecasts and hinted at rate reductions. UK bond and currency markets reacted strongly to these developments.
Sterling and UK government borrowing costs fell on Thursday as investors quickly reacted to a higher likelihood of a near-term rate cut after the Bank of England's dovish vote split signaled potential future rate cuts.
The unexpected 5-4 decision to maintain the bank rate at 3.75% contrasted with an expected 7-2 vote split, causing the pound to hit a near two-week low against the dollar and boosting bond prices.
A lowered inflation forecast has raised expectations of further monetary easing from the BoE, with traders now expecting nearly 50 bps of rate cuts by year-end, doubling from the pre-decision forecast.
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