Even more from Carney: Pound drop reflects underlying economic adjustment

BOE governor Carney still testifying to the parliamentary TSC 12 July 2016

  • level of GBP is helping in these circumstances
  • GBP level reflects investor perception of risk
  • Pound drop can help UK economic adjustment and improve current account deficit
  • long -term economic prospects depend on govt

GBP pairs retreating on the dovish comments/welcome mat for a weaker pound but it's nothing new.

GBPUSD 1.3142 EURGBP 0.8433 GBPJPY 136.35 after 137.03 highs

Update 11.40 GMT : Meeting finished

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