GBP/EUR: Brexit Hopes Keep Pound Elevated Above Euro

The pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is unchanged at €1.1480.

The pound is steady despite weaker-than-expected UK growth at the end of 2025. GDP rose just 0.1% in Q4, missing forecasts, with flat services output, modest consumer spending, and a sharp 2.7% drop in business investment.

Annual growth of 1.3% also undershot expectations, and the Bank of England has downgraded its 2025 outlook to 0.9%.

The euro remains subdued amid a quiet data calendar, though improved sentiment and the ECB’s confidence that inflation will return to 2% provide support.

Markets now look ahead to upcoming employment and Q4 GDP data releases, which is expected to confirm growth of 0.3%.