EUR/GBP: Scope for a push higher – Rabobank

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UK data releases have started to shine a light on the economic costs of the lockdowns. Compounding the economic woes for the UK is uncertainty regarding Brexit, per Rabobank.

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“A quarter of businesses have stopped trading and the government is supporting 4 million jobs through its furlough programme while UK consumer confidence has plunged and the retail sales have contracted by a record amount (down 5.1% m/m in March). PMI data recorded the fastest decline in business activity on record.”

“Brexit negotiations recommenced in April but senior sources on both sides are reported as suggesting that a deal is not likely by June. This underpins the risk that the UK could leave the EU without a trade deal at the end of this year. This factor and the UK’s large current account deficit make GBP vulnerable.”

“We see scope for a push higher towards EUR/GBP 0.88 on a 1 to 3-month view.”

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