EUR/GBP

RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets’ FX Strategy team assesses EUR/GBP in light of UK politics, growth and monetary policy. They note the Pound’s recent support from stronger UK GDP, but expect GBP bulls to stay cautious ahead of the October 28 budget.

The Euro (EUR) is dropping sharply against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, as UK data has endorsed recent claims by Bank of England (BoE) officials to hike interest rates, while German data disappointed on Wednesday.

The Euro (EUR) extends losses for the fourth consecutive day against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, as German retail consumption figures failed to cheer investors while the UK Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was revised higher.

EUR/GBP trades little changed on Tuesday, remaining under pressure after buyers failed to break above 0.8660, a former multi-month support level that is now acting as resistance. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8578.

EUR/GBP edges lower on Monday as the British Pound attracts buyers after recent weakness, with hawkish remarks from Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden lending it further support. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8564, down 0.40%.

The Euro (EUR) is dropping sharply against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday, with EUR/GBP bears testing support at the 0.8570 area, reversing last week's gains in a day following rejection at the 0.8610 resistance area.