GBP/EUR: UK PM Theresa May Survives Another Day

The pound euro (GBP/EUR) is rising for a fourth straight day.

The pound is rising after data showed the UK economy expanded by more than expected in Q2. UK Q2 GDP was 0.3% QoQ in the April to June period, down from 0.7% in Q1 but ahead of the 0.1% forecast.

The data support the view that the BoE could slow the pace of rate cuts. The market is pricing in a 40% probability of another rate cut in November.

The EUR is falling after economic growth slowed in the region to 0.1% QoQ in Q2, down from 0.6% in Q1.