UK: 5-10% drop in GBP is possible – ANZ

Although GBP is cheap by historic measures, it will take time for the market to digest the policy response, in the opinion of analysts at ANZ Research.

Key quotes

“The near-term risks to GBP lie to the downside.”

“Owing to the dramatic change to the fiscal and monetary framework, which is open-ended, the risk premium around the UK economy and GBP will continue to rise.” 

“A further 5–10% drop in GBP is possible if, as expected, the situation continues to deteriorate.”