Tags: BoE, GBP/USD, PMI, Policy Rate, Pound Sterling
On Monday, the Pound Sterling strengthened against the US Dollar after a business activity survey signalled rising prices in Britain, while investors prepared for a series of central bank meetings this week, including the Bank of England’s decision on Thursday. GBP/USD climbed 0.57%, closing at 1.2682.
(GBP/USD Daily Price Chart, Source: Trading View)
The preliminary S&P Global Flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained unchanged at 50.5 in December, just above the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction. However, it fell short of economists’ expectations for an increase to 50.7, according to a Reuters poll.
(UK Composite PMI Chart, Source: Investing.com)
Prices charged by businesses rose at the fastest rate in nine months, driven by increasing input costs, including wages. The PMI survey highlighted an economic stagnation in the final quarter of 2024, with potentially worse conditions anticipated in early 2025. This suggests that policymakers at the Bank of England may approach interest rate cuts cautiously, as renewed inflation pressures could exacerbate economic risks in 2025.
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