BREAKING: GBP strengthens after higher than expected inflation data

8:07 AM March 22, 2023

Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 10.40% YoYin February from 10.10% in January, above market estimates of 9.9% YoY. 

The largest upward contributions came from restaurants and cafes, food, and clothing, partially offset by downward contributions from recreational and cultural goods and services (particularly recording media), and motor fuels. 

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Core CPI rose 6.20% in February over the same month in the previous year, well above analysts' estimates of 5.7%.

Fresh data may suggest that the BoE may not necessarily be approaching the end of the tightening cycle. Tomorrow a 25 bp rate hike is expected.

GBPUSD is trading higher today and fresh CPI data provided more fuel for bulls. The currency pair is moving further away from support zone in the 1.2215 area. Source: xStation

 

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