Pantheon Macroeconomics, on the BoE, writes "We see the MPC’s guidance and individual comments as signalling two-to-three rate hikes this year, dependent on energy prices of course"; prev. exp. one hike

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Pantheon Macroeconomics, on the BoE, writes "We see the MPC’s guidance and individual comments as signalling two-to-three rate hikes this year, dependent on energy prices of course"; prev. exp. one hike

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Pantheon Macroeconomics' latest comments suggest a shift in the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) outlook, now indicating two to three rate hikes this year, contingent on energy price developments. This marks a notable change from previous expectations of just a single hike, highlighting potential upward pressure on GBP and impacting fixed income markets as participants recalibrate their rate hike expectations accordingly.

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