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EUR/GBP remains below 0.8600 after UK GDP data

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Last updated: 2024/05/10 at 7:46 AM
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The EUR/GBP cross is losing ground around 0.8595 in Friday’s early European session. This comes after the UK economy officially moved out of recession, with the GDP growing by 0.6% QOQ in Q1, surpassing market expectations. The upbeat data has led to a stronger Pound Sterling (GBP) and created a headwind for the EUR/GBP cross. The Bank of England (BoE) left its borrowing costs unchanged at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting, hinting at a possible rate cut in the near future. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey mentioned that a rate cut next month was a possibility pending further economic data.

On the Euro front, the European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Luis de Guindos stated that the central bank won’t commit to what will happen beyond its planned June rate cut. This less dovish tone from the ECB, compared to the BoE, is expected to limit the downside for the EUR/GBP in the short term. ECB Council member Robert Holzmann added that the oil price shock could potentially delay the interest rate turnaround starting in June. Market participants are closely watching for any further guidance from both central banks to determine the future direction of the EUR/GBP cross. This uncertainty is likely to keep the pair trading within a tight range until clearer signals emerge.

The positive GDP growth figures for the UK have boosted investor sentiment towards the Pound Sterling (GBP) and weighed on the EUR/GBP cross. The UK economy’s return to growth after a mild recession in the second half of 2023 has raised hopes for a potential rate cut by the BoE. BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill expressed confidence that the central bank would begin easing the cycle over the next few meetings, pending additional economic data. This stance has added further pressure on the EUR/GBP cross, as investors flock to the GBP in anticipation of a rate cut.

The ECB’s notion of not committing to future actions beyond the planned June rate cut has created uncertainty in the markets, with investors unsure of the central bank’s next move. The less dovish tone from the ECB, compared to the BoE, has provided some support for the Euro but has not been enough to counter the positive sentiment surrounding the Pound Sterling (GBP). The oil price shock mentioned by ECB Council member Robert Holzmann adds another layer of complexity to the situation, potentially delaying the interest rate turnaround slated for June.

Overall, the current economic landscape, with the UK moving out of recession and the possibility of a rate cut by the BoE, has bolstered the Pound Sterling (GBP) against the Euro. The uncertainty surrounding the future actions of both central banks, as well as external factors such as the oil price shock, are likely to keep the EUR/GBP cross trading within a narrow range in the near term. Investors will closely monitor any new developments or statements from the BoE and ECB to determine the next direction for the currency pair.

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