EURGBP Pushes Higher After Weaker UK Construction PMI

September 4, 2017 Share Print 0

The pound extended its losses against the euro after a gauge of U.K. construction growth unexpectedly slowed to the weakest in a year in August.Sterling was set to reverse its gains made Friday versus the euro. The British currency has been buffeted by a lack of progress in Brexit negotiations between the U.K. and the European Union. The third round ended in stalemate last week, spurring doubts that the two sides would be ready to discuss a trade deal any time soon. Markets will keep an eye on politics with the U.K. House of Commons reconvening on Tuesday after its summer recess.

Source: Pound Extends Loss Versus Euro as U.K. Construction Growth Slows – Bloomberg

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Based in London, Craig Erlam joined OANDA in 2015 as a market analyst. With many years of experience as a financial market analyst and trader, he focuses on both fundamental and technical analysis while producing macroeconomic commentary. His views have been published in the Financial Times, Reuters, The Telegraph and the International Business Times, and he also appears as a regular guest commentator on the BBC, Bloomberg TV, FOX Business and SKY News. Craig holds a full membership to the Society of Technical Analysts and is recognised as a Certified Financial Technician by the International Federation of Technical Analysts.