Pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate hits two-year high
The pound euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate hit a two-year high above 1.19 on Friday, driven by forecast-beating UK retail sales data for August.
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- The GBP/EUR rate has been moving with eurozone and UK policy expectations in focus. Recent headlines point to divergence between ECB easing and BoE stance shaping the pair, with EUR often gaining when the BoE signals a softer path and GBP firmed when UK data supported tighter policy expectations. For up-to-the-minute quotes, please check a live feed from a major broker or financial news site.
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