{"id":4202,"date":"2018-01-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100289-gbp-eur-manufacturing-pmi\/"},"modified":"2018-01-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T05:00:00","slug":"100289-gbp-eur-manufacturing-pmi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100289-gbp-eur-manufacturing-pmi\/","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/EUR: Manufacturing PMI Data Under The Spotlight After Gloomy Outlo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pound started the new year in positive territory versus the euro. The pound euro exchange rate hit a high of \u20ac1.1268, before easing slightly to \u20ac1.1250. While the pound is trading marginally higher on the day over the euro, it is trading slightly lower than the average at the beginning of January.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>What do these figures mean? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p> 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<p> For example, it could be written: <em>1 GBP = 1.13990 EUR<\/em> <\/p>\n<p> <em>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<p> Or, if you were looking at it the other way around: <em>1 EUR = 0.87271 GBP<\/em> <\/p>\n<p> <em>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<p>The pound appears to be showing resilience in early trading despite some rather gloomy forecasts by economists regarding the UK\u2019s year ahead. Analysts are forecasting that the UK economy will grow just 1.5% and business investment may nearly grind to a halt as Brexit uncertainties weigh on sentiment. Elsewhere, however, global economic growth and business investment is expected to pick up next year, highlighting the growing concerns over Brexit.<\/p>\n<p>Today, market participants will be paying attention to economic data as it starts to roll in. The manufacturing purchasing managers index will be the highlight in the UK economic calendar on Tuesday. This is a forward-looking indicator, which last month showed that manufacturing optimism was at a four-year high. December\u2019s reading is anticipated to come in slightly lower at 58 than the previous month of 58.2. A weaker reading could see the pound lose a grip on recent gains.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Why does poor economic data drag on a country\u2019s currency? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Slowing economic indicators point to a slowing economy. Weak economies have weaker currencies because institutions look to reduce investments in countries where growth prospects are low and then transfer money to countries with higher growth prospects. These institutions sell out of their investment and the local currency, thus increasing supply of the currency and pushing down the money\u2019s worth. So, when a country or region has poor economic news, the value of the currency tends to fall. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<h2><a href=\"#eurozone-politics-to-remain-key-in-2018\" name=\"eurozone-politics-to-remain-key-in-2018\"><\/a>Eurozone Politics to Remain Key in 2018<\/h2>\n<p>European politics were a central focus in 2017 and look set to remain a central focus in 2018. Italy is due to hold elections between March and May and so far the race is very close. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will continue trying to form a coalition government in Germany as Madrid in Spain carries on trying to deal with the independence drive in Catalonia. Whist currently eurozone political risks appear to be under control, this potentially could all change as we head through the year.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>How does political risk have impact on a currency? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Political risk drags on the confidence of consumers and businesses alike, which means both corporations and regular households are then less inclined to spend money. The drop in spending, in turn, slows the economy. Foreign investors prefer to invest their money in politically stable countries as well as those with strong economies. Signs that a country is politically or economically less stable will result in foreign investors pulling their money out of the country. This means selling out of the local currency, which then increases its supply and, in turn, devalues the money. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<p>Today the eurozone manufacturing pmi (purchasing manager\u2019s index) could create some volatility in the pair, as could the other pmi\u2019s during the week. Investors will also be watching the inflation figures closely at the end of end the week. Any signs of inflation moving higher could help boost the common currency.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><small><em><br \/>\nThis publication is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to cover every aspect of the topics with which it deals. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content in this publication. The information in this publication does not constitute legal, tax or other professional advice from TransferWise Inc., Currency Live or its affiliates. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. We make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content in the publication is accurate, complete or up to date. Consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/risk-warning\/\">risk warning<\/a> page for more details.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<p><small><em>This article was initially published on TransferWise.com from the same author. The content at Currency Live is the sole opinion of the authors and in no way reflects the views of TransferWise Inc.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pound started the new year in positive territory versus the euro. The pound euro exchange rate hit a high of \u20ac1.1268, before easing slightly to \u20ac1.1250. While the pound is trading marginally higher on the day over the euro, it is trading slightly lower than the average at the beginning of January. 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