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    Pound strengthens after British jobs data

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    Posted on August 12, 2025

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    Quick Summary

    The pound gains strength against the euro and dollar following UK labor market data, influencing the Bank of England's cautious stance on interest rates.

    Table of Contents

    • Impact of UK Labor Market Data on Currency
    • Pound vs Euro Performance
    • Pound vs Dollar Trends
    • Market Reactions to Wage Growth
    • Central Bank's Focus on Inflation

    Pound strengthens after British jobs data

    Impact of UK Labor Market Data on Currency

    LONDON (Reuters) -The pound strengthened against the euro for the fourth session in a row on Tuesday after British labour market data which analysts said would not affect the Bank of England's cautious stance on interest rate cuts due to high inflation. 

    Pound vs Euro Performance

    The euro was last down 0.24% on the pound at 86.24 pence, its lowest since late July. 

    Pound vs Dollar Trends

    The pair have been more volatile this year than last, when the euro and pound traded largely in lockstep, as the Bank of England and European Central Bank have been cutting interest rates at different speeds. 

    Market Reactions to Wage Growth

    The British currency also strengthened against the dollar, gaining 0.28% to $1.3469, though that may change after U.S. inflation data at 1230 GMT which will shape expectations of Federal Reserve policy. 

    Central Bank's Focus on Inflation

    The domestic news of the day for the pound was data showing Britain's jobs market weakened in July but less sharply than in previous months. Wage growth, meanwhile, stayed strong in the three months to June, other data showed, underscoring why the Bank of England is so cautious about cutting interest rates.

    "In any other (developed market) economy, a print as seen today would likely cause alarm bells around the state of the labour market. In the UK, however, this print is, per the initial market reaction, seen as relatively robust," analysts at Morgan Stanley wrote. 

    "The difference, of course, is the central bank's reaction function. The BoE ... seems firmly focused on inflation and spot pay data." 

    The BoE cut rates by 25 basis points last week as expected, but only by the narrowest margin - four of the nine rate setters voted to keep rates on hold due to concerns about elevated inflation, partly due to wage growth. 

    Markets now only see around a 50% chance of a further rate cut this year.

    (Reporting by Alun John; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

    Key Takeaways

    • •The pound strengthened against the euro and dollar.
    • •UK labor market data impacts Bank of England's rate policy.
    • •Wage growth remains strong, affecting inflation concerns.
    • •Bank of England's cautious approach to interest rate cuts.
    • •Market reactions influenced by upcoming U.S. inflation data.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pound strengthens after British jobs data

    1How did the pound perform against the euro?

    The pound strengthened against the euro for the fourth session in a row, with the euro down 0.24% at 86.24 pence.

    2What recent data influenced the pound's performance?

    The British jobs market data showed a weakening in July, but less sharply than in previous months, which influenced the pound's strength.

    3What is the current market expectation for the Bank of England?

    Markets now see around a 50% chance of a further rate cut by the Bank of England this year.

    4What was the Bank of England's recent rate decision?

    The Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points last week, with four of the nine rate setters voting to keep rates on hold due to concerns about elevated inflation.

    5How did the pound perform against the dollar?

    The pound also strengthened against the dollar, gaining 0.28% to $1.3469, although this may change after upcoming U.S. inflation data.

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