Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
May 19, 2026
GBP Politics and Policy
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The report analyzes the consolidation of the GBP amid easing UK political tensions and provides updates on RBA and BoC policy outlooks.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The GBP has stabilized as UK political drama subsides and key leadership candidates signal respect for existing fiscal commitments.
- 2.The RBA is likely to skip a rate hike in June, despite hawkish rhetoric regarding asymmetric inflation risks, as financial conditions are deemed restrictive.
- 3.Canadian CPI is expected to rise in April due to base effects, but cooling core inflation suggests the BoC is unlikely to tighten in the near term.
Table of Contents
- Asia overnight
- GBP: politics and policy
- AUD: RBA balancing asymmetric risks
- CAD: no so fast
- Open trade recommendations
- Key events
- FX Research advanced tools
- Red Mount Analytics
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Authors
Valentin MarinovDavid ForresterAlexandre Dolci
Securities
GBPAUDUSDUSD/CADNOK/SEKEURJPY
Themes
Central Bank Policy DivergenceGeopolitical Risk Sensitivity
Regions
EuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaUnited KingdomAustraliaCanada
