Select Language

EUR/GBP faces headwinds near 0.8650 following UK Retail Sales, Eurozone GDP eyed

Breaking news

EUR/GBP faces headwinds near 0.8650 following UK Retail Sales, Eurozone GDP eyed

  • X
  • facebook
  • LINE
  • RSS

  • X
  • facebook
  • LINE
  • RSS
New update 2025.09.05 15:20
EUR/GBP faces headwinds near 0.8650 following UK Retail Sales, Eurozone GDP eyed

update 2025.09.05 15:20

  • EUR/GBP faces a slight challenge as UK Retail Sales rose 0.6% MoM and 1.1% YoY in July.
  • The Pound Sterling may encounter challenges as Bank of England officials deliver mixed remarks.
  • Eurozone Gross Domestic Product is projected to hold steady at 1.4% YoY and 0.1% QoQ growth in Q2.

EUR/GBP continues its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 0.8670 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross faces some headwinds after the release of mixed Retail Sales data from the United Kingdom (UK). Focus shifts toward the Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due later in the day.

The UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Friday that Retail Sales climbed 0.6% month-over-month in July, following a 0.3% growth in June (revised from 0.9%). The reading came above the expected 0.2% rise. Meanwhile, the annual consumer spending grew 1.1%, falling short of the expected 1.3% increase but coming in higher than the previous growth of 0.9%.

The EUR/GBP cross may further appreciate as the Pound Sterling (GBP) may face challenges amid mixed remarks from the Bank of England (BoE) officials. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said, before the Treasury Select Committee, while the direction for interest rates remains downward, there is "considerably more doubt" over how quickly cuts can be delivered. Meanwhile, BoE Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli and BoE monetary policymaker Megan Greene reiterated a hawkish guidance on the interest rate outlook, citing upside inflation risks.

The Euro (EUR) maintains its position ahead of the Eurozone Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter. The seasonally adjusted Eurozone GDP is expected to remain consistent at growth of 1.4% year-over-year and 0.1% quarter-over-quarter for the second quarter.

The Euro gains ground due to the cautious mood surrounding the European Central Bank's (ECB) policy outlook. ECB board member Isabel Schnabel said on Tuesday that the interest rates are already mildly accommodative, adding that she does not see a reason for a further rate cut. Meanwhile, ECB Governing Council member Gediminas Šimkus said that there is "no reason to adjust rates now."

Economic Indicator

Retail Sales (MoM)

The Retail Sales data, released by the Office for National Statistics on a monthly basis, measures the volume of sales of goods by retailers in Great Britain directly to end customers. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes in such sales, with the MoM reading comparing sales volumes in the reference month with the previous month. Generally, a high reading is seen as bullish for the Pound Sterling (GBP), while a low reading is seen as bearish.

Read more.

Last release: Fri Sep 05, 2025 06:00

Frequency: Monthly

Actual: 0.6%

Consensus: 0.2%

Previous: 0.9%

Source: Office for National Statistics


Date

Created

 : 2025.09.05

Update

Last updated

 : 2025.09.05

Related articles


Show more

FXStreet

Financial media

arrow
FXStreet

FXStreet is a forex information website, delivering market analysis and news articles 24/7.
It features a number of articles contributed by well-known analysts, in addition to the ones by its editorial team.
Founded in 2000 by Francesc Riverola, a Spanish economist, it has grown to become a world-renowned information website.

Was this article helpful?

We hope you find this article useful. Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.  
We are also looking for writers with extensive experience in forex and crypto to join us.

please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your feedback.
Thank you for your feedback.

Most viewed

USD/CHF extends its reversal below 0.8040 with US jobs data on focus

The US Dollar is on its back foot amid a brighter market mood on Friday, with investors bracing for a soft US Nonfarm Payrolls report later today to confirm market expectations of a Fed rate cut in September.
New
update2025.09.05 17:12

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Kiwi Dollar outperforms ahead of US NFP data

The NZD/USD pair trades 0.45% higher around 0.5870 during the European trading hours on Friday. The Kiwi pair strengthens as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) outperforms its peers amid risk-on market mood.
New
update2025.09.05 16:44

EUR/USD picks up amid a brighter sentiment ahead of the US NFP release

The EUR/USD pair is trading moderately higher on Friday, currently at 1.1677, but still on track for its second consecutive negative week.
New
update2025.09.05 16:42

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds toward $41.00 amid prevailing bullish bias

Silver price (XAG/USD) recovers ground after registering more than 1% losses in the previous session, trading around $40.80 per troy ounce during the European hours on Friday.
New
update2025.09.05 16:28

Pound Sterling gains as UK monthly Retail Sales beat estimates

The Pound Sterling (GBP) attracts bids against its peers on Friday after the release of the upbeat United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales data for July.
New
update2025.09.05 16:23

GBP/JPY pulls back below 199.50 despite bright UK consumption figures

The British Pound has pulled back from intra-day highs around 199.70 against the Japanese Yen, returning to levels right below 199.50despite the stronger-than-expected UK Retail Sales figures released earlier on the day.Retail Consumption rose at a 0.6% pace in the UK in August, according to data re
New
update2025.09.05 16:22

Forex Today: US Dollar remains within weekly range ahead of employment data

Here is what you need to know on Friday, September 5:
New
update2025.09.05 16:20

WTI Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains intact under 100-day EMA near $63.00

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.00 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI drifts lower as crude inventories unexpectedly rose last week, indicating weaker demand.
New
update2025.09.05 15:57

US Dollar Index treads water above 98.00 ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading around 98.10 during the early European hours on Friday after recovering recent gains from the previous session.
New
update2025.09.05 15:51

EUR/GBP faces headwinds near 0.8650 following UK Retail Sales, Eurozone GDP eyed

EUR/GBP continues its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 0.8670 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross faces some headwinds after the release of mixed Retail Sales data from the United Kingdom (UK).
New
update2025.09.05 15:19

Disclaimer:arw

All information and content provided on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to solicit any investment. Although all efforts are made in order to ensure that the information is correct, no guarantee is provided for the accuracy of any content on this website. Any decision made shall be the responsibility of the investor and Myforex does not take any responsibility whatsoever regarding the use of any information provided herein.

The content provided on this website belongs to Myforex and, where stated, the relevant licensors. All rights are reserved by Myforex and the relevant licensors, and no content of this website, whether in full or in part, shall be copied or displayed elsewhere without the explicit written permission of the relevant copyright holder. If you wish to use any part of the content provided on this website, please ensure that you contact Myforex.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LINE

Myforex uses cookies to improve the convenience and functionality of this website. This website may include cookies not only by us but also by third parties (advertisers, log analysts, etc.) for the purpose of tracking the activities of users. Cookie policy

I agree
share
Share
Cancel