The following are brief expectations for the BoE November 2nd policy statementas compiled from the related notes of 10sell-side strategy and research desks. Overall,the consensus expects theBoE to raise rates by 25bps from 0.25% to 0.50%. On GBP front, the focus will be on the MPC vote outcome to indicate if this month's hike would bethe start of a gradual tightening cycle or a one-and-done deal. As such, the immediate balance of riskfor GBP into the meeting seems to be binary against a 6-3 vote in favor of a hike. BofAML Research:Given strongly worded guidance from rate setters,we expect theBoEto vote 6-3infavorof ... (full story)