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Futures Weaken, BoE Implied Terminal Rises Over 4.70%

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Late-2023/2024 Sonia futures have dipped sharply in the past hour but have recovered most of the move. Sep23 and Dec23 implied rates touched the highest levels since early November, with a terminal BoE rate implied above 4.70%.
  • Not seeing a particular trigger: with contracts further out the strip also weaker, one factor being eyed is a Bloomberg headline "BOE'S BAILEY: UK FACES RISK OF `SECOND ROUND' INFLATION EFFECTS" just before midday - potentially pointing to expectations of slower rate cuts.
  • But Bailey's said that before and it would be a bit of a delayed reaction to strong nominal wage growth data out earlier this morning (one desk cites "capitulation" post-wage data for the sudden if delayed move).
  • Pricing for this week's decision still around 56bp.

Sep23 Sonia FutureSource: BBG

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