GBP/USD has plummeted following disappointing GDP data from the UK. Economists at ING analyze the pair’s outlook.
UK monthly GDP for October came in weaker than expected at -0.3% MoM.
The October figures mean that we are on track for a marginally negative 4Q GDP print in the UK, although that is not at the top of the Bank of England’s concerns at the moment. We still expect a hawkish tone on Thursday to give some help to Sterling, especially in the crosses.
Today, GBP/USD may well break below the 1.2500 gravity level.