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Economic Update 15 Sep 2025 5 minute read

With inflation still high, will the BoE hold or fold?

This week marks a big week, with two major Central Bank meetings scheduled; the Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday, followed by the Bank of England’s (BoE) sixth MPC meeting of 2025 on Thursday.

Economic Update 08 Sep 2025 5 minute read

Cabinet reshuffle, GDP jitters, and rate cut rumours

Sterling continues to hold above 1.3500 against the dollar, supported by USD weakness. Last week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignation of Angela Rayner, who...

Economic Update 01 Sep 2025 6 minute read

Fragile fundamentals keep sterling under pressure

Sterling continues to trade in a cloud of uncertainty as the UK’s economic picture remains mixed. Inflation accelerated again in July, rising to 3.8%, slightly above expectations of 3.7%, and marking the highest level since January 2024.

Economic Update 26 Aug 2025 6 minute read

Sterling on edge ahead of autumn budget

It’s a quiet week for UK data, but that doesn’t mean sterling will be spared from volatility. With no major economic releases scheduled, markets are...

Economic Update 18 Aug 2025 5 minute read

Economic chess: Can the BoE tame inflation without stalling growth?

Sterling edged higher last week following the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to cut interest rates to 4.00% - the lowest level in over two years. The move was finely balanced, with five Monetary Policy Committee...

Economic Update 11 Aug 2025 6 minute read

Sterling gains, euro pauses, dollar eyes CPI

Economic Update 04 Aug 2025 5 minute read

Sterling stumbles as central banks face a balancing act

Sterling enters the week under pressure, not just from external forces but from a growing internal dilemma. The Bank of England faces a difficult decision when it meets this Thursday. Inflation is currently running at a...

Economic Update 28 Jul 2025 6 minute read

Global markets look out for signals from trade talks and central banks

The pound has started the week on a firmer footing, buoyed by improving market confidence following the US-EU trade deal. Investors seem to be showing more appetite for risk, which has supported GBP against both the dollar and the euro.

Economic Update 21 Jul 2025 7 minute read

Bank of England may pause bond sales to calm markets after gilt turbulence

The Bank of England is facing renewed scrutiny over its quantitative tightening strategy, as recent volatility in the gilt market has exposed fragilities in demand for long-dated UK government debt.

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