BOE'S BAILEY SAYS WE NOW PROJECT INFLATION WILL RISE TO A LITTLE OVER 3.5% BY END OF YEAR || SAYS INITIAL INDIRECT EFFECTS OF INFLATION ARE LIKELY TO BE LARGEST FOR FOOD PRICES

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey indicated that inflation is projected to exceed 3.5% by year-end, with food prices expected to experience the most significant initial indirect effects. This outlook suggests a potential shift in monetary policy as the central bank may need to respond to rising inflation through interest rate adjustments. The primary transmission mechanism is inflation repricing, which could influence the GBP and UK government bonds as traders reassess their expectations for future rate hikes. Market participants will be particularly attentive to upcoming inflation data releases, including the Consumer Price Index, to gauge the trajectory of price pressures and the BOE's policy response.

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