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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > UK CPI growth expected to decrease close to Bank of England target in April following drop in energy prices
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UK CPI growth expected to decrease close to Bank of England target in April following drop in energy prices

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Last updated: 2024/05/22 at 2:34 AM
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The UK Office for National Statistics is set to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could potentially show a significant decline in inflation for April. This expected drop in inflation could fuel speculation about a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England in June, leading to increased volatility in the Pound Sterling.

Analysts are forecasting that the headline annual UK Consumer Price Index is anticipated to rise by 2.1% in April, significantly lower than the 3.2% increase seen in March. This would bring inflation close to the BoE’s target of 2.0%. Core CPI inflation is also expected to decrease to 3.6% year-on-year in April, down from 4.2% in March. The decline in inflation is attributed to a notable drop in the Ofgem energy price cap, along with a slowdown in services inflation.

In the event of a larger-than-expected decrease in headline annual inflation and services inflation, it could pave the way for a BoE rate cut in June. Currently, markets are pricing in a 60% probability of a rate reduction next month. Following the May policy meeting, the BoE kept interest rates steady at 5.25%, with Governor Andrew Bailey indicating that a rate cut is not imminent. However, a significant drop in inflation data could increase the likelihood of a June rate cut.

The UK CPI report is set to be released on Wednesday at 06:00 GMT, with the Pound Sterling currently trading around the 1.2700 level against the US Dollar. A hotter-than-expected inflation reading could lead to a renewed strength in the Pound Sterling and potentially push GBP/USD towards the 1.2800 level. On the contrary, softer UK CPI data could reinforce expectations of a BoE rate cut and drive GBP/USD towards the 1.2600 level.

In conclusion, the upcoming UK inflation data release has the potential to impact the forex market and trigger significant movements in the Pound Sterling. Traders and investors will closely monitor the CPI report for any surprises that could influence market expectations regarding a potential BoE interest rate cut in June. The outcome of the inflation data will likely determine the short-term direction of GBP/USD and could lead to increased volatility in the currency pair.

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