- EUR/GBP moves negatively after paring intraday gains amid mixed UK inflation figures.
- UK CPI MoM remained stable at a 0.6% increase in March, while the YoY index rose by 3.2%, exceeding expectations.
- Traders shift their focus on the Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices, set to be released Wednesday.
EUR/GBP faces downward pressure following mixed Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the United Kingdom (UK). The EUR/GBP pair dips to near 0.8540 during the Asian session on Wednesday. Market attention now turns to the Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for March, set to be released later in the day.
In March, UK CPI (MoM) maintained a steady pace of 0.6%, while year-over-year Consumer Inflation increased by 3.2%, slightly above the expectations of 3.1% but lower than the previous 3.4%. Meanwhile, Core CPI YoY rose by 4.2%, surpassing expectations of 4.1% but lower than the previous 4.5%.
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces downward pressure as investors anticipate two rate cuts by the Bank of England (BoE) this year, with the initial move likely in August or September. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey stated on Tuesday that there is compelling evidence indicating a decline in UK inflation. The key question for BoE policymakers, according to Bailey, is how much additional evidence is needed before considering interest rate cuts.
On the other side, the Euro faces challenges amid growing speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will commence interest rate cuts in June, driven by a tepid Eurozone economic outlook and moderating core inflationary pressures.
During an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested that rate cuts are imminent, barring any significant unforeseen developments. Lagarde remarked that the ECB is observing a disinflationary trend that aligns with expectations. Additionally, she noted that geopolitical events' influence on commodity prices has been relatively limited thus far.
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