{"id":4246,"date":"2018-01-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100311-gbp-eur-ecb-interest-rate\/"},"modified":"2018-01-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T05:00:00","slug":"100311-gbp-eur-ecb-interest-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100311-gbp-eur-ecb-interest-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Pound Remains Flat vs Euro Amidst Concerns Over ECB&#8217;s Next &#038; Slowdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pound traded in a tight range versus the euro on Tuesday, after data showed the level of UK inflation was declining. The pound euro exchange rate traded between \u20ac1.1235 &#8211; \u20ac1.1283 across the previous session, before moving towards the close at \u20ac1.1250. The same level at which it had opened the session.<\/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>Demand for the pound dipped after UK inflation data showed that the cost of living in the UK, dropped slightly in December. Inflation eased back from 3.1% in November to 3% in December, as analysts had predicted. Core inflation, which removes more volatile items from the calculation, such as food and energy, slowed by more than analysts had been expecting to 2.5%, down from 2.7% in November. A slower rate of inflation means that the gap is closing between real wages and the cost of living. This is good news for the consumer, as it means they will be less squeezed and should have more disposable income. While such a slowdown in inflation is good news for consumers, it also means that the Bank of England (BoE) will be less inclined to raise interest rates soon. As a result, the pound became less appealing to currency buyers.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Why do raised interest rates boost a currency\u2019s value? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Interest rates are key to understanding exchange rate movements. Those who have large sums of money to invest want the highest return on their investments. Higher interest rate environments tend to offer higher yields. So, if the interest rate or at least the interest rate expectation of a country is relatively higher compared to another, then it attracts more foreign capital investment. Large corporations and investors need local currency to invest. More local currency used then boosts the demand of that currency, pushing the value higher. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<p>Today, the UK economic calendar is empty. Investors will now wait until Friday for high impacting data, in the form of UK retail sales.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"#euro-slips-as-ecb-downplays-guidance-change\" name=\"euro-slips-as-ecb-downplays-guidance-change\"><\/a>Euro slips as ECB downplays guidance change<\/h2>\n<p>The euro slipped lower on Tuesday after the European Central Bank (ECB) dashed hopes of a more aggressive monetary policy tone at the ECB meeting next week. The euro had rallied strongly last week, after the release of the ECB minutes from the December meeting. Following the release, investors were encouraged by comments that the ECB would look to change its policy guidance in early 2018. They understood this to mean that the ECB were going to start preparing the market for the end of the bond buying programme.<\/p>\n<p>The central bank is now downplaying these comments, leaving investors less confident that the ECB will consider tightening its monetary policy in early Autumn this year. Instead any changes to the announcement is likely to come in March at the earliest. Only once the bond buying programme has finished, will the ECB consider tightening interest rates.<\/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 traded in a tight range versus the euro on Tuesday, after data showed the level of UK inflation was declining. The pound euro exchange rate traded between \u20ac1.1235 &#8211; \u20ac1.1283 across the previous session, before moving towards the close at \u20ac1.1250. The same level at which it had opened the session. 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