{"id":5249,"date":"2019-02-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100842-gbp-eur-brexit-makes-pound-fall\/"},"modified":"2019-02-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T05:00:00","slug":"100842-gbp-eur-brexit-makes-pound-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100842-gbp-eur-brexit-makes-pound-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/EUR: Pound Shows Signs Of Recovery After Brexit Inspired Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pound dropped lower versus the euro on Tuesday, its fourth consecutive losing session versus the euro. The pound euro exchange rate rallied to a peak of \u20ac1.1428 before sliding lower across the session, closing at \u20ac1.1357. The pound is on the rise in early trade this morning.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><small> What do these figures mean? <\/small><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><small> 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.h If the euro amount increases in this pairing, it\u2019s positive for the pound. Or, if you were looking at it the other way around:<em>1 EUR = 0.87271 GBP<\/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. <\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Demand for the pound was dented in the previous session after data showed that the UK service sector was stalling. UK service sector PMI dropped sharply to just 50.1 in January, from December\u2019s 51.2. The level 50 separates expansion from contraction. The service sector is the most dominant sector in the UK economy, contributing to over 80% of activity in the economy. As political uncertainty surrounding Brexit led to clients delaying decisions on new projects and delaying orders, growth in the service sector dropped to its lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote.<\/p>\n<p>Brexit continued to weigh on demand for the pound as UK Prime Minister Theresa May struggles to move forward. The EU\u2019s position remains firm. They will not reopen Brexit deal negotiations, particularly over the Irish backstop. This means it is looking almost impossible for Theresa May to change the Irish backstop arrangement as she pledged to Parliament that she would. This raises the question of what next for Brexit? As hopes resurface that Brexit will be delayed, the pound was on the rise.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><small> Why is a \u201csoft\u201d Brexit better for sterling than a \u201chard\u201d Brexit? <\/small><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><small> A soft Brexit implies anything less than UK\u2019s complete withdrawal from the EU. For example, it could mean the UK retains some form of membership to the European Union single market in exchange for some free movement of people, i.e. immigration. This is considered more positive than a \u201chard\u201d Brexit, which is a full severance from the EU. The reason \u201csoft\u201d is considered more pound-friendly is because the economic impact would be lower. If there is less negative impact on the economy, foreign investors will continue to invest in the UK. As investment requires local currency, this increased demand for the pound then boosts its value. <\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a href=\"#economic-slowdown-fears-leave-a-dent-in-euro-demand\" id=\"economic-slowdown-fears-leave-a-dent-in-euro-demand\"><\/a>Economic Slowdown Fears Leave a Dent in Euro Demand<\/h2>\n<p>The euro was under pressure in the previous session, albeit marginally less than the pound. Concerns over the economic health of Italy were once again on investors\u2019 radar. Data showed that business activity in the service sector shrank in January and forced firms to reduce their headcount for the first time in two years. The Italian economy, the fourth largest in Europe, fell into recession at the end of 2018. These latest figures are doing little to calm nerves among euro traders.<\/p>\n<p>German factory orders will be under the spotlight today. Last month German factory orders slipped, the first drop in four months, as signs mount that growth momentum is weakening. This month, analysts expect growth to be muted at 0.3%. Should the data come in weaker than forecast, investors are likely to be rattled and the euro could decline.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><small> Why does poor economic data drag on a country\u2019s currency? <\/small><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><small> 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. <\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 dropped lower versus the euro on Tuesday, its fourth consecutive losing session versus the euro. The pound euro exchange rate rallied to a peak of \u20ac1.1428 before sliding lower across the session, closing at \u20ac1.1357. The pound is on the rise in early trade this morning. What do these figures mean? 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