GBP: Job done BoE, now back to Brexit - ING

Viraj Patel, Foreign Exchange Strategist at ING, suggests that 'Time for BoE to take charge' was heir narrative for the September meeting and take charge they did.

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“A 'withdrawal of stimulus' may only offer GBP a one-time boost, with the narrative quickly shifting back to Brexit over the coming weeks. We remain content with our forecasts for EUR/GBP at 0.90 and GBP/USD at 1.33 by end-2017, but see risks of pencilling in additional GBP strength were we to see progressive steps towards a Brexit transitional deal over the coming months.”