{"id":5357,"date":"2019-03-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/100903-gbp-usd-china-trade-focus\/"},"modified":"2019-03-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T04:00:00","slug":"100903-gbp-usd-china-trade-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currencylive.com\/news\/100903-gbp-usd-china-trade-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/USD: Federal Reserve &#038; China Trade Talks In Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pound was higher versus the US dollar in the previous session, closing up 0.1% at US$1.3269. The pound US dollar exchange rate is giving back those gains in early trade this morning.<\/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>\n<p>The pound moved higher in the previous session thanks to impressive UK jobs data. UK unemployment unexpectedly fell to 3.9%, its lowest level since 1975. UK wages also remained elevated at 3.4% for a second consecutive month in the three months since January. In January inflation was 1.9%. This means that households enjoyed solid wage growth in real terms.<\/p>\n<p>Economists consider strong wage growth to be an indicator for higher future inflation. As inflation expectations lift so do investors\u2019 expectations for an interest rate rise. This boosted the pound.<\/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>\n<p>Gains in the pound were capped by Brexit uncertainties. Brexit headlines unnerved investors keeping a lid on any potential rally. EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier set out the prerequisites for an extension to Article 50. By mid-April Theresa May must decide what she will do. Either, take the risk of a short extension and attempt to get Parliament to back her deal by then or risk no deal Brexit. Under this arrangement she won\u2019t have the possibility of extending further, due to European election meaning that the UK will no longer have its seats.<\/p>\n<p>The alternative would be a lengthy delay to Brexit which could stir up political and economical havoc.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"#a-more-cautious-fed-to-hit-the-dollar\" id=\"a-more-cautious-fed-to-hit-the-dollar\"><\/a>A More Cautious Fed To Hit The Dollar?<\/h2>\n<p>The dollar traded broadly lower on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement today. Market participants believe that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged. Analysts also predict that the Fed will reduce its outlook of 2 rate hikes across 2019 to 1 owing to weaker economic data. The prospect of 1 less rate increase across the year pulled the dollar lower over.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the dollar was edging higher. As reports suggest that US \u2014 Sino trade talks are turning sour, investors are once again seeking the safety of the dollar. As the world\u2019s reserve currency, in times of increased geopolitical tensions, the dollar tends to move higher.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><small><\/p>\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 was higher versus the US dollar in the previous session, closing up 0.1% at US$1.3269. The pound US dollar exchange rate is giving back those gains in early trade this morning. What do these figures mean? 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