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Will last week’s set of upbeat data be enough to keep the BOE on hold this week? Here’s what’s expected for the top-tier event.
BOE monetary policy decision (Jan. 30, 12:00 pm GMT)
- No actual changes to interest rates at 0.75% or asset purchases expected
- MPC minutes to indicate that two members dissented and voted to cut
- Recent jobs data has been strong but CPI and retail sales have disappointed
- Updated BOE Monetary Policy Report also due, featuring estimates for growth and inflation for the next two years
- Last monetary policy decision headed by Governor Carney before he is replaced by Andrew Bailey
Technical snapshot
- Stochastic paints a mixed picture for GBP pairs, with sterling oversold against the Aussie and the euro.

- The short-term trend strength analysis tool, however, reveals that most pairs are in bullish territory.

Missed last week’s price action? Read GBP’s price recap for January 20 – 24!