BOE GOV. BAILEY: FIRMS TELL ME THEY'VE HAD DIFFICULTY PASSING COSTS ON.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reported that businesses are struggling to pass on rising costs to consumers, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profit margins. This situation may affect inflation expectations, as persistent cost pressures without corresponding price increases could lead to lower consumer spending and dampened economic growth. The British pound and UK equities are particularly exposed, as a weaker economic outlook could influence monetary policy decisions and investor sentiment. Traders will be closely watching upcoming inflation data releases to assess the impact of these cost pressures on the broader economy.

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