{"id":4548,"date":"2018-05-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100464-gbp-usd-uk-gov-infighting\/"},"modified":"2018-05-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T04:00:00","slug":"100464-gbp-usd-uk-gov-infighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100464-gbp-usd-uk-gov-infighting\/","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/USD: Pound Rises Vs Dollar Despite UK Government Infighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Movements on the pound US dollar pair were limited on Monday, as invested contended with a public holiday in the UK and a very sparse US economic calendar. The pound managed to move 0.2% higher versus the US dollar, taking the pound dollar exchange rate to a high of US$1.3575 in a rather dull 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 = 1.28934 USD<\/em> <\/p>\n<p> <em>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<p> Or, if you were looking at it the other way around: <em>1 USD = 0.77786 GBP<\/em> <\/p>\n<p> <em>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<p>The pound has been under pressure over the last month as disappointing UK economic data has dampened investor optimism of an interest rate hike from the Bank of England (BoE) at the May meeting. Just one month ago market participants had been assuming an almost 90% probability of the central bank hiking interest rates when they give their rate decision on Thursday. However, after a barrage of data that consistently was lower than analyst expected, any hike in rates looks highly unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>There was no UK economic data for market participants to focus on in the previous session. Instead the pound traded to a backdrop of infighting within the UK government over Brexit. The hard-line Brexiters in UK Prime Minister Theresa May\u2019s party are fiercely against a proposed customs partnership with the EU. Such a partnership between the UK and the EU would also provided a solution to the Irish border problem, which so far is unresolved. Increased infighting in the party has political analysts questioning whether Theresa May will even make it as Prime Minister to Brexit.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>How does political stability boost a currency? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>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<p>Today the UK economic calendar is rather empty once again with just house price data for traders to focus on, as they keep an eye fixed on Thursday\u2019s Bank of England rate decision.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"#spotlight-on-fed-speakers\" name=\"spotlight-on-fed-speakers\"><\/a>Spotlight on Fed Speakers<\/h2>\n<p>With no high impacting US economic data, dollar traders watched three Federal Reserve speakers for further clues as to the expected path of interest rate rises in the US. The general theme was that Federal Reserve members are confident that the US economy will continue on its current strong trajectory and are comfortable with the current path of gradual hikes. This helped keep the dollar buoyant.<\/p>\n<p>Today investors will look towards Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell who is due to speak. Market participants are particularly interested in any hints from Mr Powell over the prospects of a June rate hike.<\/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<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>Movements on the pound US dollar pair were limited on Monday, as invested contended with a public holiday in the UK and a very sparse US economic calendar. The pound managed to move 0.2% higher versus the US dollar, taking the pound dollar exchange rate to a high of US$1.3575 in a rather dull session. 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