Does the GBPUSD Have Room to Keep Going Down? Post BOE Interest Rate Decision

BoE recognize the challenges this may pose for those already facing financial pressures. However, allowing inflation to persist unchecked would negatively impact everyone, particularly the most vulnerable among us.

BoE has raised interest rates to make sure inflation keeps on falling and stays low…

BoE expect inflation to fall markedly further this year and meet their 2% target by early 2025…

Stay tuned as we keep you updated on the latest developments and analysis regarding the GBP weakness post the Bank of England Interest rate decision. Luca Santos from ACY Securities Australia will delve deeper into the factors influencing the GBP and how traders can navigate this market environment. Don't miss out on this valuable insight that can help you make informed decisions in your trading journey. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay informed.

Amidst a backdrop of a declining infection rate and a growing economy with low unemployment in the UK, one concerning issue still looms: inflation remains unacceptably high. In June, prices surged by a staggering 7.9% compared to the previous year, significantly surpassing BoE targeted inflation rate of 2%.

BoE responsibility is to ensure stable and low-price increases in the country. To achieve this, they have taken the step of increasing interest rates to 5.25% this month. While this may result in higher costs for some individuals, it is a necessary measure to combat the potential long-term effects of elevated inflation.

BoE recognize the challenges this may pose for those already facing financial pressures. However, allowing inflation to persist unchecked would negatively impact everyone, particularly the most vulnerable among us.

Looking ahead, BoE anticipate inflation to gradually decrease to around 5% this year and ultimately reach their targeted 2% rate by early 2025. This controlled rise in prices will provide some relief while also ensuring a stable and sustainable economic environment for the future.

Inflation in the UK has shown signs of improvement as it begins to decline. In June, prices rose by 7.9% compared to the previous year, a notable drop from the 11.1% recorded last October. This decline can be attributed, in part, to the stabilization of energy prices, which had previously been on the rise.

However, despite this positive development, inflation remains persistently high, significantly surpassing BoE target of 2%.

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