GBP/EUR: Euro Rallies vs Pound On Policy Tightening Optimism

The pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is falling, but is set to rise across the week as it hovers around an almost 2-year high.

The euro has fallen this week amid rising political fears in France. Worries are rising that the next government could push Frenhcc debt to dangerous levels.

The pound rose across the week despite signs that the UK economy is weakening. UK GDP stalled in April and unemployment rose to a 2.5 year high.

Attention turns to the BoE rate decision next week, where the central bank could prepare the market for an August rate cut.