Previewing the Bank of England’s policy meeting next week, “we’re in line with consensus in looking for the Bank of England to announce £100bn of further QE at the June meeting, with the risks lying toward even more QE,” said TD Securities analysts.
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“We do not expect any further details, nor even specific mention, of other policy options like negative rates or YCC.”
“Equity market gyrations make the near-term GBP outlook uncertain as it remains highly sensitive to risk appetite. Sterling may benefit on a larger-than-expected package, but we expect disappointment may be punished. Within this, sentiment may define the scale of any such moves.”