Investing.com – The BoE Thursday left rates and its asset purchase program on hold.
The bank rate stands at a historic low of 0.25%; QE program at £435 bn.
However, markets were surprised by 3 of 8 members preferring a hike.
Consensus had expected only one member to dissent.
Cable bounced back from earlier losses on the announcement before turning lower again, down 0.1% at $1.2732 at 8:30 ET.