GBP/EUR: Pound Steady vs. Euro As Angela Merkel Steps Down

The pound euro (GBP/ EUR) exchange rate is rising after losses last week.

The pound is rising despite industry data showing the UK labour market is cooling. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation showed job placement fell at the fastest pace in 5 months, and pay growth was at a 5-month low.

The data comes ahead of UK unemployment data tomorrow.

The euro is falling after Sentix investor confidence fell to -15.4 in September, the third straight monthly decline.

In Germany, investor sentiment tumbled to -34.7, its lowest level since October 2022.

The weak data raises concerns that the region could be heading towards a recession.