# Bank Of England Analysis: Pound Sterling Dips As Traders Ramp-Up August Cut Bets

> The pound fell after the Bank of England held rates at 5.25% on a 7-2 vote, with two members favoring a cut. Money markets raised the chance of an August cut to about 60% from just over 30% before the decision.

- Date: 2024-06-21 · published 2024-06-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/30044-bank-of-england-analysis-pound-sterling-dips-as-traders-ramp-up-august-cut-bets
- Commodities: [British Pound (USD per GBP)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GBPUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Higher odds of an August BoE cut weaken sterling against the dollar. This is a currency move with little direct effect on feed grain or protein prices.

## Read by commodity

- GBPUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- exchangerates.org.uk: https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/news/40986/2024-06-21-bank-of-england-analysis-pound-sterling-dips-as-traders-ramp-up-august-cut-bets.html

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