The EUR/GBP currency pair climbed following a positive GfK Consumer Confidence Survey from Germany. However, the Euro's gains are capped by expectations of continued interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank, while the Pound Sterling strengthens as traders anticipate the Bank of England to maintain its rates.
EUR/GBP gains ground following the improved GfK Consumer Confidence Survey from Germany. The Euro may struggle due to rising odds of the ECB reducing rates at every meeting until June 2025. The Pound Sterling may appreciate as traders expect the BoE to keep rates unchanged on Thursday. EUR/GBP halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 0.8250 during the early European hours on Thursday.
The EUR/GBP cross remains in positive territory after the release of Germany's GfK Consumer Confidence Survey, which improved to -21.3 for January, up from the previously revised -23.1. The index was expected to come in at -22.5. The upside of the EUR/GBP cross could be limited as the Euro receives downward pressure from the rising odds that the European Central Bank (ECB) will reduce interest rates at every meeting until June 2025. This sentiment is bolstered by policymakers' concerns over mounting economic risks in the Eurozone. Speaking at the Annual Economics Conference, ECB President Christine Lagarde signaled the central bank’s readiness to implement additional rate cuts if incoming data confirms that disinflation remains on course. Lagarde also remarked that the earlier emphasis on maintaining sufficiently restrictive rates is no longer justified. Additionally, the EUR/GBP cross may face challenges as the Pound Sterling (GBP) appreciates due to the increased likelihood of the Bank of England (BoE) keeping interest rates unchanged later in the day while remaining focused on addressing elevated domestic inflation. On Wednesday, data showed that the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.6% year-over-year in November following October’s 2.3% growth. Core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy items, rose 3.5% YoY in November, against its previous rise of 3.3%. Meanwhile, the annual services inflation steadied at 5.0%, below forecasts of 5.1% but above the BoE's estimate of 4.9%
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