BOE preview: Bank rate set to stay at 3.75% as vote split takes centre stage
Barring a major surprise, there should not be too much suspense over the headline decision from the BOE later today. The central bank is widely expected to keep the bank rate at 3.75%, as markets are also pricing in nearly 80% odds of that outcome. The more interesting question i
GBP/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas | Neutral | 1.3500 |
UBS | Bullish | 1.5000 |
UOB | Bullish | 1.3700 |
All 20 desk targets for GBP/USD
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GBP/USD Consensus Check: Spot at 1.3367, Median Target 1.36 — Week of September 21, 2026
Cable trades 1.72% below the 20-firm median Dec-26 target of 1.36, with a 0.26-point dispersion that reflects sharply divided BoE-vs-Fed rate paths.
GBP/USD Consensus Check: Spot at 1.3394, Median Target 1.36 — Week of September 20, 2026
Cable trades 1.51% below the 20-firm median Dec-26 target of 1.36, with a 0.26-point spread from Citi's 1.24 floor to UBS's 1.50 ceiling.
GBP/USD Consensus Check: Spot at 1.3394, Median Target 1.36 — Week of September 19, 2026
Cable trades 1.51% below the 20-firm median Dec-26 target of 1.36, with a 0.26-point dispersion signalling deep disagreement on the BoE-Fed divergence trade.