- November 22, 2024
- Posted By: james w
- Category: Market News
EURGBP Forecast: Impact of PMI, Retail Sales, and Consumer Confidence on Price Action
The EURGBP currency pair, often nicknamed “Chunnel” due to the financial and economic link between Europe and the UK, represents the exchange rate between the Euro (EUR) and the British Pound (GBP). The pair’s news outlook is heavily influenced by economic data releases and political developments in the Eurozone and the UK. The interplay between the ECB and BoE policies, combined with fluctuating economic sentiment, makes Chunnel an essential pair for both intraday and long-term traders.
Today’s EUR/GBP fundamental analysis highlights key data releases that could drive the pair’s price. For GBP, the GfK Consumer Confidence Index, Retail Sales, and Flash PMI are due. Stronger-than-expected consumer confidence or retail sales figures would bolster the pound, signaling robust consumer spending—a critical GDP driver. Similarly, PMI data over 50 would indicate business optimism, potentially strengthening GBP. On the EUR side, manufacturing and services PMI data are critical, as numbers above 50 would indicate economic expansion. Additionally, ECB President Christine Lagarde’s speech could provide forward guidance on monetary policy, influencing EUR movements. With both currencies facing impactful data, traders should brace for volatility.
Chart Notes:
• Chart time-zone is UTC (+02:00)
• Candles’ time-frame is 4h.
The H4 chart of EURGBP indicates the pair’s bearish trend, with the price trading within a descending channel. The MACD histogram shows negative momentum, with the signal line staying below the MACD line, reinforcing EURGBP’s bearish outlook. Meanwhile, the RSI hovers near 46, suggesting neutral to mild bearish momentum but not yet oversold conditions. The descending channel provides resistance around 0.8350 and support near 0.8280, outlining a confined trading range. The pair’s price movements within this channel reflect sustained selling pressure, though a breakout could signal a potential trend reversal.
• DISCLAIMER: Please note that the above analysis is not an investment suggestion by “Capitalcore LLC”. This post has been published only for educational purposes.