Sterling holds near $1.35 ahead of BoE policy decision
The pound traded around $1.35 as investors weighed stronger UK GDP data and looked to next week’s Bank of England decision.
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The pound traded around $1.35 as investors weighed stronger UK GDP data and looked to next week’s Bank of England decision.
The pound edged higher to around $1.352 following stronger-than-expected UK GDP and increased expectations for further Bank of England rate hikes.
BOE’s Bailey said economic growth has been stronger than expected, with the economy surprisingly resilient even if growth is slow by historical standards.
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