Will the situation change for the British pound?
The reports that the UK and the EU reached a deal pushed the GBP up immediately.
BOE interest rate stays the same
The Bank of England (BOE) did not announce any major changes in its monetary policy during its today’s meeting. The interest rate stays at 0.75%, which is not a surprise for investors. All of the 9 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members voted to hold the rate at the same level, as it was predicted. The committee stated, that any future changes of the interest rate depend on the next steps concerned Brexit deals with the EU. However, these changes will be applied gradually.
In other news, GDP estimate for the 3 quarter raised to 0.5% from 0.4% in August.
The GBP has been rising since September 5, and today didn’t manage to renew highs. As there were no major news expected, the pair GBP/USD was trading in the area around 1.3050.
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The reports that the UK and the EU reached a deal pushed the GBP up immediately.
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The aussie may move on a jobs data
Australia will publish the level of employment change and the unemployment rate at 3:30 MT on October 17.
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