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BoE Hawkish Pivot Could Decide Pound's Next Move. Forecast as of 17.09.2026

The market is underestimating the likelihood of a repo rate hike at the Bank of England's meeting on September 17. A surprise move by the regulator could support the GBP/USD, allowing the pair to recover in the short term.

BoE Hawkish Pivot Could Decide Pound's Next Move. Forecast as of 17.09.2026

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The market is underestimating the likelihood of a repo rate hike at the Bank of England's meeting on September 17.

A surprise move by the regulator could support the GBP/USD, allowing the pair to recover in the short term.

However, political and fiscal risks could ultimately weigh heavily on the pound.

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The market is underestimating the likelihood of a repo rate hike at the Bank of England's meeting on September 17. A surprise move by the regulator could support the GBP/USD, allowing the pair to recover in the short term. However, political and fiscal risks could ultimately weigh heavily on the pound.

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The pound is not factoring in the risks associated with the new budget.

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