GBP/EUR: Pound Heads Higher As EU To Mull Over Brexit Extension

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is trending higher, snapping a two day losing streak.

Brexit concerns had dragged on the Pound as little progress was made in last week’s 7th round of Brexit trade talks. However, Pound traders are in a more optimistic mood today, encouraged by UK covid statistics.

German GDP and German IFO business sentiment data are in focus. The German GDP final reading for the second quarter is expected to confirm -10.1% contraction. The Business sentiment index could slip as business grow anxious over a second wave of coronavirus.