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GBP/EUR: Pair rises towards €1.16

The pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is rising for a sixth straight day, rising towards €1.16.

The euro is under pressure after eurozone inflation cooled by more than expected to 2.4% YoY in November from 2.9% in October. This was below forecasts of 2.7%.

The data fuels bets that the ECB could be moving closer towards cutting interest rates from the record 4% level.

The pound continues to power higher after hawkish commentary from BoE policymakers, including BoE Governor Andrew Bailey. The comments dampened rate cut expectations, lifting GBP.

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