The British pound experienced a turbulent start to the week as it dipped against the euro and gained against the U.S. dollar following European leaders’ efforts to establish a Ukraine peace plan intended for U.S. approval. Analysts highlight the euro’s potential gains should the peace deal materialize.
In tandem with these developments, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed a new £1.6 billion package enabling Ukraine to purchase air-defense missiles. Meanwhile, Germany considers increasing fiscal expenditure, potentially boosting the euro, which rose 0.10% to 82.53 pence.
Despite pressures on the euro from the U.S.’s proposed 25% tariffs on EU exports, the pound’s outlook remains uncertain. Sterling recently posted a monthly gain against the dollar, yet impending UK fiscal policy announcements could challenge its strength, as noted by experts at ING.
(With inputs from agencies.)
