
UK consumer price inflation rose to 2.3% in October, above expectations, according to official data. The Bank of England has signaled gradual rate cuts, and the new government's budget is expected to add to inflation next year.
Sterling and UK rate expectations shape the GBP cross-rate and the cost of imported feed inputs for UK buyers; a slower BoE easing path tends to support the pound against the dollar.
After 359 past neutral macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -0.4% to +0.4%), and -0.1% over 20.
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