BoE: rate hike in May far from a done deal – UOB
|Researchers at UOB Group have assessed the prospects of further monetary tightening by the Bank of England in the next months.
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“Overall, the BoE is more positive on the outlook and clearly intending to act against what it sees as growing inflationary pressure. Whilst the BoE as signaled to markets that a May rate hike is under active consideration, this is far from guaranteed though”.
“Brexit could still throw a major curveball into the mix. After all, there has been limited progress so far on a transition period, although most parties appreciate a swift deal by the end of March 2018 is needed”.
“Whilst markets are now heavily pointed to a May hike, August still looks like the most likely time to us”.
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