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The pound euro exchange rate has started the new week higher as politics dominate movement in the pair. The pound is just shy of 0.3% higher moving into Monday at \u20ac1.1242. However, despite the upwards move by the exchange rate it is still some 40 points lower than where it opened this time last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
What do these figures mean? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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When measuring the value of a pair of currencies, one set equals 1 unit and the other shows the current equivalent. As the market moves, the amount will vary from minute to minute. <\/p>\n

For example, it could be written: 1 GBP = 1.13990 EUR<\/em> <\/p>\n

Here, \u00a31 is equivalent to approximately \u20ac1.14. This specifically measures the pound\u2019s worth against the euro. If the euro amount increases in this pairing, it\u2019s positive for the pound.<\/em> <\/p>\n

Or, if you were looking at it the other way around: 1 EUR = 0.87271 GBP<\/em> <\/p>\n

In this example, \u20ac1 is equivalent to approximately \u00a30.87. This measures the euro\u2019s worth versus the British pound. If the sterling number gets larger, it\u2019s good news for the euro.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

The pound received a boost as the session opened following reports that UK Prime Minister Theresa May has the backing of her cabinet to increase her offer for the Brexit divorce bill. This a bill is an amount that EU wants UK to pay to cover up the costs of leaving the bloc. UK and EU Brexit negotiations have been stuck in deadlock for some time over the offer of the divorce bill. An increased offer would reduce the difference between the \u20ac20 billion, which Theresa May has already offered and the \u20ac60 billion that the EU is demanding, with the aim of moving talks to the next stage. Theresa May is keen to move talks to the 2nd stage which would include discussions on trade deal and a transition deal.<\/p>\n

Talks over a trade deal and transition agreement would mean a smooth Brexit is much more probable. This is the most beneficial outcome for the pound, therefore any signs of the talks progressing can boost the value of sterling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Why is a smooth Brexit good for the pound? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A smoother Brexit would be a scenario in which the economic consequences of leaving the European Union are minimised. This is favourable for the pound because the less the Brexit impact on the economy, the more likely that foreign investors will remain interested in the UK. Foreign investors need sterling to invest in the country and so the more GBP is purchased, the higher the demand and, thus, an increase in the currency\u2019s value. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

This week is relatively quiet as far as economic indicators are concerned. The Chancellor\u2019s Budget on Wednesday is likely to be a key focus for pound traders.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Euro Dives As German Coalition Talks Break Down<\/h2>\n

The mood for the euro soured when the markets opened as political uncertainties in Germany unnerved investor. Angela Merkel\u2019s Christian Democrat Party has failed to form a four way coalition within the self-imposed time frame. Merkel\u2019s conservative union party had been hoping for an agreement with the Christian Social Union, the Free Democratic Party and the Green Party, by Sunday. Despite lengthy talks, the parties clashed on migration and climate change.<\/p>\n

With no agreement and the Social Democrats refusing to join forces with Merkel\u2019s party, a snap election could be on the cards. Even if there was another election, polls suggest that the outcome would produce a very similar Parliament to the current one. This means that any efforts to form a new coalition government would encounter a near identical problem. As a result, German political outlook in the near future is predicted to be fairly unstable which is making euro traders jittery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
How does political stability boost a currency? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Political stability boosts both consumer and business confidence, which means corporations and regular households alike are more likely to spend money. The increased spending, in turn, then boosts the economy. Foreign investors prefer to invest their money in politically stable countries as well as those with strong economies. For foreign investors to put their money into an economy, they need local currency. As they acquire the money needed, the demand for that particular currency increases, which then boosts its value. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n\n\n\n
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