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BoE increases cash available in weekly long-term repo operations

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Posted on June 11, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Wednesday the amount of cash reserves available in each weekly long-term repo operation will rise to 35 billion pounds ($47.2 billion) from 25 billion

Bank of England Boosts Cash Reserves in Weekly Repo Operations

LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Wednesday the amount of cash reserves available in each weekly long-term repo operation will rise to 35 billion pounds ($47.2 billion) from 25 billion pounds, in line with recalibrated parameters proposed last year.

($1 = 0.7422 pounds)

(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by Sachin Ravikumar; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • BoE increases weekly repo cash from £25 billion to £35 billion.
  • The change aligns with proposals made last year.
  • The adjustment reflects recalibrated financial parameters.
  • The move is part of BoE's regular financial operations.
  • Current exchange rate: $1 equals 0.7422 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new amount of cash reserves in the repo operations?
The Bank of England has increased the cash reserves available in each weekly long-term repo operation to 35 billion pounds from the previous 25 billion pounds.
What is the equivalent value of the increased cash reserves in dollars?
The increase to 35 billion pounds is equivalent to approximately 47.2 billion dollars.
Who reported on the Bank of England's announcement?
The announcement was reported by Muvija M, with writing by Sachin Ravikumar and editing by Sarah Young.

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