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GBP: Sucker punched but too early to throw in the bullish towel
Our latest thoughts on the pound after a dismal few weeks • While sterling looked to be breezing its way through the early rounds of 2018, a couple of heavy sucker punches - landed by softer UK data and a more guarded Bank of England governor - have knocked the pound lower and left the currency on the ropes. • We still think it’s too early to throw in the towel on our bullish GBP outlook. There is a temptation to say that this is as good as it gets. But taking a step back – one set of data releases does not alter a medium-term outlook, while the forces that have underpinned a more buoyant GBP in 2018 – ... (full story)
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