U.K. economic outlook improves as debt peaks and GDP growth revised up
2023.11.22 11:02
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has provided an updated economic forecast indicating that the UK’s peak debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 94% but is expected to comply with fiscal rules, showing significant headroom by the end of the forecast period. This outlook comes with a positive revision of the GDP growth projections for 2023, counteracting the previous negative forecast from March.
Key points from the OBR’s report include:
- A downward revision in borrowing starting from the fiscal year 2023/24, with predictions showing reduced budget deficits through to the fiscal year 2028/29 compared to earlier estimates.
- An optimistic adjustment in GDP growth for 2023 and subsequent years, reflecting expectations of economic expansion.
- Despite these substantial updates to public finances and economic forecasts, including underlying debt projections and future growth, the exchange rate has remained stable at 1.2535.
The stability of the GBP/USD exchange rate amid these notable revisions suggests a measured response from currency markets to the UK’s improved fiscal outlook. The OBR’s comprehensive assessment provides a more positive view of the UK’s economic trajectory over the coming years, with borrowing estimates revised downwards and successive budget deficit reductions anticipated.
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