- EUR/GBP is juggling around 0.8760 as the focus shifts to BOE interest rate policy.
- The BOE is bound to hike interest rates despite bleak growth and a weak labor market.
- The German government is bailing out Uniper to ensure enough gas supply during winter.
The EUR/GBP pair is displaying topsy-turvy moves in a narrow range of 0.8758-0.8767 range as investors are awaiting the announcement of the interest rate decision by the Bank of England (BOE). Earlier, the asset rebounded sharply after dropping to near 0.8724. The confident buying action seems responsive, and the asset will scale higher after overstepping the critical hurdle of 0.8787.
The potential trigger for a decisive break in the cross will be the BOE’s monetary policy. Inflationary pressures surprisingly decline for August after remaining above the double-digit figure despite soaring energy bulls for the UK households. However, the August inflation rate decline doesn’t encourage BOE policymakers to soften their approach. The BOE has to swallow the bitter gulp and announce a rate hike by 50 basis points (bps) despite no support from growth prospects and the labor market.
However, the BOE could not settle the higher price rise index into economic behavior as earnings data is not supportive of offsetting the forced inflated payouts by the households.
Meanwhile, the Eurozone economy is working hard to recover from a deepened energy crisis. The German government has decided to bail out the natural gas importer Uniper to ensure sufficient gas supplies in the winter.
While Russian leader Vladimir Putin has stated that the gas supply will start to Europe if the trading bloc lifts sanctions on Nord Stream pipeline 2, Germany needs to make enough gas inventories to cater to the elevated demand during the winter season. However, the western sanctions on Russia are not expected to get lifted.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended content
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD clings to daily gains above 1.0650
EUR/USD gained traction and turned positive on the day above 1.0650. The improvement seen in risk mood following the earlier flight to safety weighs on the US Dollar ahead of the weekend and helps the pair push higher.
GBP/USD recovers toward 1.2450 after UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD reversed its direction and advanced to the 1.2450 area after touching a fresh multi-month low below 1.2400 in the Asian session. The positive shift seen in risk mood on easing fears over a deepening Iran-Israel conflict supports the pair.
Gold holds steady at around $2,380 following earlier spike
Gold stabilized near $2,380 after spiking above $2,400 with the immediate reaction to reports of Israel striking Iran. Meanwhile, the pullback seen in the US Treasury bond yields helps XAU/USD hold its ground.
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC post-halving rally could be partially priced in Premium
Bitcoin price shows no signs of directional bias while it holds above $60,000. The fourth BTC halving is partially priced in, according to Deutsche Bank’s research.
Week ahead – US GDP and BoJ decision on top of next week’s agenda
US GDP, core PCE and PMIs the next tests for the Dollar. Investors await BoJ for guidance about next rate hike. EU and UK PMIs, as well as Australian CPIs also on tap.