{"id":4559,"date":"2018-05-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100470-gbp-usd-pound-regains-losses\/"},"modified":"2018-05-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T04:00:00","slug":"100470-gbp-usd-pound-regains-losses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100470-gbp-usd-pound-regains-losses\/","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/USD: Pound Lifts From Post BoE Sub $1.35 Low vs. Dollar"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate announcement and press conference, the pound plunged lower across the board. The pound US dollar exchange rate dumped to a low of $1.3460, before soft US data helped pick the rate back over US$1.35 towards the close.<\/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

As market participants had expected, the BoE kept interest rates on hold, in a vote split of 7 \u2014 2. BoE Governor Mark Carney sounded reasonably optimistic over the health of the UK economy, putting recent weakness in economic data down to harsh weather conditions. However, investors paid more attention to the quarterly inflation report and economic growth projections, which were not so encouraging.<\/p>\n

The BoE decreased growth forecasts for the year from 1.8% just a few months earlier, to 1.4% currently. Additionally, the central bank downgraded growth forecasts for 2019-2020 to 1.7% from 1.8% further rattling investor confidence. Looking at inflation, the BoE said that they believe that inflation will drop more quickly towards the central bank\u2019s 2% target, than they had originally thought. So with weaker growth outlook and downgraded inflation forecasts investors pushed back the probability of an interest rate hike soon. As a result, the pound traded lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Why do raised interest rates boost a currency\u2019s value? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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

<\/a>Softer Than Forecast US Inflation Weighs On Dollar<\/h2>\n

Demand for the US dollar finally weakened slightly in the previous session after several strong sessions. The dollar fell across the board after data showed that inflation in the US didn\u2019t increase by as much as analysts had expected.<\/p>\n

Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, printed in line with analysts\u2019 forecasts at 2.5%. However, core CPI which excludes more volatile items such as food and fuel, increased at 2.1% in April, slightly below the 2.2% predicted by analysts. Whilst this is still a strong reading, when it is combined with data earlier in the week showing softer inflation at wholesale level, the data has quelled market participants concerns of inflation jumping higher and a more aggressive Federal Reserve.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, today is expected to be quiet after all of yesterday\u2019s movements. US consumer confidence data could attract the interest of dollar traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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