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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > EUR/GBP maintains strong position above 0.8450 ahead of Eurozone inflation figures
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EUR/GBP maintains strong position above 0.8450 ahead of Eurozone inflation figures

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Last updated: 2024/07/02 at 6:18 AM
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The EUR/GBP cross is trading at 0.8490 during Tuesday’s early European session, gaining momentum for the fifth consecutive day. The Euro strengthens following the first round of French elections, where the far right led by Marine Le Pen appears to beat President Emmanuel Macron but falls short of an outright majority in parliament. Traders will closely monitor the preliminary Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices data for June, set to release on Tuesday. The outcome of the elections suggests that the far-right National Rally party may not secure the 289 seats needed for an absolute majority, boosting the Euro against the Pound Sterling (GBP). However, the GBP weakens as investors remain unsure about the Bank of England’s interest rate cuts and await the results of the UK Parliamentary elections on Thursday.

The Euro is the currency used in 20 European Union countries that make up the Eurozone and is the second most traded currency globally after the US Dollar. In 2022, the Euro accounted for 31% of all foreign exchange transactions, with an average daily turnover of over $2.2 trillion. The Euro’s most popular currency pair in the world is EUR/USD, followed by EUR/JPY, EUR/GBP, and EUR/AUD. The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt manages monetary policy for the Eurozone, aiming to maintain price stability by controlling inflation or stimulating growth through interest rate adjustments. The ECB Governing Council, consisting of heads of Eurozone national banks and six permanent members including the ECB President, Christine Lagarde, makes monetary policy decisions at eight meetings annually.

Eurozone inflation data, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), is crucial for the Euro’s performance. If inflation surpasses the ECB’s 2% target, the ECB may raise interest rates to curb inflation. High-interest rates compared to other currencies make the Euro more attractive to investors, strengthening the currency. Economic indicators like GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMIs, employment, and consumer sentiment surveys impact the Euro’s direction. A strong economy attracts foreign investment and may lead the ECB to raise interest rates, strengthening the Euro. Conversely, weak economic data can cause the Euro to depreciate. Trade Balance, measuring a country’s exports and imports difference, also influences the Euro’s value. A positive net Trade Balance indicates strong exports, boosting the currency, while a negative balance can weaken it.

In 2022, the Euro accounted for 31% of all foreign exchange transactions, with an average daily turnover of over $2.2 trillion. The Euro’s most popular currency pair is EUR/USD, followed by EUR/JPY, EUR/GBP, and EUR/AUD. The Euro is used in 20 European Union countries that make up the Eurozone. The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt sets interest rates and manages monetary policy for the Eurozone, aiming to maintain price stability and control inflation or boost growth through interest rate adjustments. The ECB Governing Council, comprising heads of Eurozone national banks and six permanent members, makes monetary policy decisions at eight meetings each year, including the ECB President, Christine Lagarde.

Eurozone inflation data, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), is a crucial economic indicator for the Euro. If inflation exceeds the ECB’s 2% target, the ECB may raise interest rates to manage inflation. High-interest rates compared to other currencies make the Euro more attractive to investors, strengthening the currency. Economic indicators such as GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMIs, employment, and consumer sentiment surveys impact the Euro’s performance. A strong economy attracts foreign investment and may prompt the ECB to raise interest rates, benefiting the Euro. Conversely, weak economic data can lead to the Euro depreciating. The Trade Balance, measuring a country’s exports and imports difference, also influences the Euro’s value. Positive net Trade Balance strengthens a currency, while a negative balance weakens it.

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