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May 22 - 03:55 AM

GBP/USD - Rises To New Two-Month Top On Above Forecast UK CPI

By Rob Howard  —  May 22 - 02:20 AM
  • Cable rises to 1.2753 after hotter than expected UK April inflation data

  • UK CPI up 2.3% YY vs 2.1% forecast. Services CPI up 5.9% vs 5.5% forecast

  • 1.2753 is highest level since March 21, and 76.4% Fibo of 1.2893-1.2299

  • 1.2709-1.2722 was Asia range (pre-CPI data). 1.2687-1.2727 was Tuesday range

  • Above forecast UK CPI is blow for doves advocating BoE rate cut on June 20

  • BoE's Bailey assessed money market impact of gilt sales in Tuesday speech

Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary

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