{"id":4136,"date":"2017-12-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100256-gbp-usd-uk-service-sector-data\/"},"modified":"2017-12-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T05:00:00","slug":"100256-gbp-usd-uk-service-sector-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100256-gbp-usd-uk-service-sector-data\/","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/USD: Can UK Service Sector Data Revive The Pound After No Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Politics stole the show once more on Monday. The pound was once again the biggest mover, but this time because there was no further development on a Brexit deal, yet. The pound US dollar exchange rate hit a high of US$1.3538 before diving lower and ending the session at US$1.3470 for the pound.<\/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 = 1.28934 USD<\/em> <\/p>\n

Here, \u00a31 is equivalent to approximately $1.29. This specifically measures the pound\u2019s worth against the dollar. If the US dollar 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 USD = 0.77786 GBP<\/em> <\/p>\n

In this example, $1 is equivalent to approximately \u00a30.78. This measures the US dollar\u2019s worth versus the British pound. If the sterling number gets larger, it\u2019s good news for the dollar.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

Early on Monday, the pound charged northwards versus the already strong dollar, on hopes that an initial Brexit deal was close to being agreed between the UK and the EU. The reports proved to be premature. UK Prime Minister Theresa May and President of the European Commission, Jean Claude-Juncker, announced that there was no deal, yet. <\/p>\n

The Brexit divorce was derailed at the 11the hour, after Ireland\u2019s hard-line Unionists, rejected Theresa May\u2019s suggestion that Northern Ireland could potentially stay aligned with EU law after Brexit. Northern Ireland is adamant that it wants to leave the EU on the same terms as the rest of the UK. Further talks will now take place later this week.<\/p>\n

The pound fell on the news. This is because the starting of trade deal and transition deal talks could be pushed back. Only once these discussions begin, is there any hope of a smooth Brexit. However, it is worth noting that the losses in sterling have been limited, because both May and Juncker sounded optimistic that an agreement was still likely and that talks would move forward.<\/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

Brexit headlines aside, pound traders will shift their eyes back to economic data. A strong service sector PMI could today, could give the pound a fresh boost. The PMI, or Purchasing Managers Index measures the health of the industry by surveying Purchasing Managers.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Is US Tax Reform Able To Boost An Already Very Strong US Economy?<\/h2>\n

The US dollar was in favour in the previous session. Investors continued to cheer the US Senate approving the tax reform bill. This means there is a very strong likelihood that he bill could be on President Trump\u2019s desk for signing before the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
How would Trump\u2019s policies boost the US dollar? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A sizeable corporation tax cut would see a flood of money repatriated to the USA which would then create a high demand for the currency. In turn, this would increase its value versus other currencies. Infrastructure spending in a country already close to full employment would also push wages higher, leading to more spending and thus boosting inflation. Higher inflation leads to higher interest rates and a higher demand for the currency. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

Even as the dollar is roaring higher, analysts are starting to express doubts over the impact the tax reform could have on an very strong economy, which is already close to full employment. Should these doubts receive much media attention over the coming days, the dollar rally could start to slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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