GBP/USD resumed trading above 1.26. Economists at Société Générale expect Cable to remain elevated on a hawkish Bank of England (BoE) this week.
“A hawkish 25 bps rate increase this week by the BoE could keep Sterling support and defy bearish seasonal trends.”
“A three-way split with some members renewing their call for 50 bps is not ruled out after above forecast wage and inflation data last month.”
“We forecast +25 bps to 4.50% and will review their call for the terminal rate of 4.50% after the meeting.”