United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below forecasts (83B) in April 24: Actual (79B)

Apr 30, 2026

BoE: Cautious hike risks grow – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior Macro Strategist Stefan Koopman reviews the latest Bank of England (BoE) decision to hold the Bank Rate at 3.75%, noting Governor Bailey’s description of an 'active hold' as he balances inflation persistence against risks to employment and activity.

GBP/USD surges amid lower-than-expected US GDP growth, BoE hold

The GBP/USD pair surges 0.6% on Thursday, trading at around 1.3550 level, after the Bank of England (BoE) left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% with an 8-1 vote and amid lower-than-expected GDP growth in the US.