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BoE held rates steady. How did GBP react?
Market reaction:
💷 GBP edged slightly higher
📉 UK 2-year gilt yield moved lower
📊 FTSE stayed near record highs
Key points:
📊 Bank Rate held at 3.75%
📊 MPC vote: 6–3 to hold
📊 Three members voted for a 25 bps hike
📊 CPI inflation
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Fed held rates steady. How did markets react?
Market reaction:
💵 USD weakened
📉 Treasury yields moved lower after the decision
📊 Stocks turned volatile, with major indices under pressure
Key points:
📊 Fed held rates at 3.50–3.75%
📊 Decision passed by a 9–3 vote
📊 Three
