Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

FXB delivers exposure to changes in value of the British pound (GBP) relative to the US dollar.

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With services inflation still elevated, the Bank of England is treading more carefully towards lower interest rates than the Federal Reserve. That suggests the committee will vote for no change this month.

Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming

Labour's manifesto is largely fiscally neutral with total net policy measures amounting to approximately £0.5bn GBP, and higher spending offset by increased taxation.

U.K. Update: Life Under Labour

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Recent unemployment data supporting a "soft economy" narrative, increases the market expectations of a rate cut starting in September. Look into areas to gain.

ETFs to Boost Gains Amid Rising Rate Cut Expectations

The Bank of England kept rates on hold this month. Comments in the statement and minutes suggest officials are getting closer to cutting interest rates despite some recent unwelcome services inflation figures.

Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer

Six things to watch out for at the Bank of England's June meeting. The swaps curve is pricing barely a 5% chance of a rate cut.

Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut

Despite holding steady on rates, the BoE keeps the door open to cutting rates faster than some may expect. Two of the nine MPC members advocated for a rate cut in contrast to only one member who said so in March.

Bank Of England: Dovish May Dance Opens Door To Summer Rate Cut

The Bank of England has been careful not to endorse the idea of a near-term rate cut in its latest policy statement.

Bank of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold

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Driven by increased bets of interest rate cuts and a rising trend towards de-dollarization, the greenback is gradually losing its global dominance.

Play These Currency ETFs Amid Rising Rate Cut Bets

The UK government reportedly wants to introduce sweeping tax cuts in the Spring Budget on 6 March. But the reappraisal of Bank of England rate cuts in financial markets means the money available for giveaways has dwindled over the past few weeks.

U.K. Chancellor Has Limited Space For Tax Cuts As Market Rates Move Higher

UK economy shows resilience, suggesting GDP stagnated over Q4 2021. Flash PMI data indicates increased output, but manufacturing sector continues to decline.

Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economy Ending 2023 On A More Positive Note

Markets are pricing three rate cuts in 2024 and we doubt the Bank will be too happy about that. Expect policymakers to reiterate that rates need to stay restrictive for some time.

Bank of England To Push Back Against Rising Tide Of Rate Cut Expectations

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The greenback???s subdued future expectations, driven by different economic factors, increase the need to hedge and diversify one's portfolio.

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We're expecting one final rate hike from the Bank of England this week with wage growth and inflation both proving stubborn. Recent comments show the Bank is laying the ground for a pause, and we aren't ruling that out on Thursday.

Why The Bank Of England Might Not Raise Rates On Thursday

The GBP has outperformed this year, supported by rapidly rising policy rates. But the rate tailwind is now easing alongside the inflation/growth dynamic. With the market still pricing in a rather hawkish BoE, the risk/reward for the sterling is skewed in the wrong direction.

FXB: Take Profits On The GBP

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Marc Chandler and James Foord discuss international markets, economies and currencies. Has the Fed conquered inflation?

Falling Inflation, Dollar Dominance And PBOC Moves With Marc Chandler

Markets are pricing almost six more rate hikes from here. While we doubt the Bank of England would endorse that, we don't think it will want to push back heavily either, given the recent tendency for inflation data to come in above expectations.

Why The Bank of England Is Unlikely To Push Back Against Lofty Interest Rate Expectations

UK's Conservative Party is in the final stage of selecting a new leader, who will then be the next Prime Minister, following the resignation of Liz Truss after only 45 days on the job. The havoc in the bond market had a severe impact on Britain's pension funds.

The U.K. After 45 Days Of Chaos

BlackRock among issuers hit as Britian reverses tax plan.

US ETFs Feel Sting From UK Chaos

With British pound volatility elevated at near historic levels, investors can sell a straddle on the Invesco Currency British Pound ETF. The post Best Of Britain: This Short Straddle Will Pay Off If British Pound Calms Down appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Best Of Britain: This Short Straddle Will Pay Off If British Pound Calms Down

After a mini-budget revision was announced, including elimination of the 45% income tax bracket, many financiers who would directly benefit were alarmed, oddly so. The pound depreciated to under $1.04 (before recovering), and the 10-year Gilt rate increased by over 1% (before recovering).

U.K. Macroeconomic Turmoil

Grave new concerns have taken over the headlines, triggering a sell-off in U.K. assets. Gilt yields are skyrocketing, and the pound is plummeting, even touching a record low against the U.S. dollar (USD).

U.K. Budget Experiment Tests Markets

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, has delivered the biggest tax reduction since 1972, which amounts to GBP45 billion, or 1.5%, of GDP.

U.K. Tax-Cut Plan Induces Short-Term Pain In Debt Market, Inflation Fight

The pound is in a free fall, while U.K. stocks are trading at their lowest valuations since the financial crisis.

ETF Opportunities Amid UK Currency Crisis

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UK rates haven't had a chance to fully digest the Bank of England's statement yesterday. We think hike expectations will persist, but there are other areas where the BoE and Treasury can restore confidence.

Rates Spark: Bank Of England Vs. The Market

Price action in UK gilts is going from bad to worse. A daunting list of challenges has arisen for sterling-denominated bond investors, and the Treasury's mini-budget has done little to shore up confidence.

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