
ING's Chris Turner said markets fully priced a 25bp Bank of England rate hike to 4.00% at the Thursday meeting, citing high energy prices. He also pointed to better UK data and improved EU relations as support for sterling, while noting large speculative short positions in the currency.
Higher UK policy rates tend to strengthen sterling and raise financing costs for UK feed and livestock businesses. The expected hike is driven by energy-led inflation, so it reflects a macro driver rather than a direct change in feed supply.
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