On Wednesday we had higher than expected UK CPI data:

Via JP Morgan:

  • This is the third consecutive large upside surprise in the UK inflation data
  • While we think today’s news presents a good case for the BoE to consider a 50bp hike next month, we are maintaining our forecast for a 25bp hike at the June meeting

Dates ahead for the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meetings:

boe dates 2023