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Pound Sterling to Euro Forecast: Consolidation Around One Week Best
26 Jun 2025 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Euro Forecast: Consolidation Around One Week Best
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has consolidated just above 1.1730 after hitting 1-week highs close to 1.1750.
Both currencies have benefited from the decline in energy prices this week, with markets also looking at underlying fundamentals.
Yield spreads are underpinning the Pound, but UK equities moved lower.
According to UBS, GBP/EUR will hit strong selling on any move to 1.19 with an eventual retreat to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: "Slight Risk Premium for Puts over Calls"
26 Jun 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: "Slight Risk Premium for Puts over Calls"
US Dollar Waits for Powell’s Second Round, GBP/USD Holds Below 40-Month Highs
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate hit 41-month highs close to 1.3650 on Tuesday as the dollar came under further pressure before a retreat to just above 1.3600.
There were relatively tight ranges amid a hiatus in the Middle East with markets also waiting for the second round of Congressional testimony from Fed Chair Powell.
UoB...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: Start of Move Above 1.1700?
26 Jun 2025 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: Start of Move Above 1.1700?
The dollar lost further ground on Tuesday and the Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate jumped to 44-month highs just above 1.1640 before a retreat to near 1.1600.
An immediate easing of Middle East tensions has undermined defensive dollar demand with the currency also hurt by reservations over the US economy and increased speculation over Fed rate cuts.
ING is not convinced there will be further EUR/USD gains; “The...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Price Ticks Higher to 1.371
26 Jun 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Price Ticks Higher to 1.371
The Pound US Dollar exchange rate (GBPUSD) traded without a clear direction on Wednesday amid a lack of both UK and US data releases.
The US Dollar (USD) regained some ground on Wednesday, recovering from losses earlier in the week that followed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a development that initially weighed on the safe-haven currency.
As market sentiment turned more neutral midweek, this helped stabilise...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rate Ranging Around 1.172, Where Next?
26 Jun 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rate Ranging Around 1.172, Where Next?
The Pound Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) was largely muted on Wednesday amid a shortage of both UK and Eurozone data releases.
The Euro (EUR) struggled to find momentum on Wednesday, remaining under pressure against several major peers despite a lack of fresh Eurozone data.
While the single currency was able to recover some ground following Tuesday’s sharp losses, which were driven by a shift towards riskier assets, it...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar FX Forecast: "Impressive Gains", Next Target 1.3750
25 Jun 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar FX Forecast: "Impressive Gains", Next Target 1.3750
Pound Sterling (GBP) regained territory on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) lost ground and there was a further surge early on Tuesday as geo-political developments dominated.
Rate-cut hints by Chair Powell hurt the dollar further in US trading and the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate jumped to fresh 40-month highs just below 1.3650.
According to Scotiabank; “the last two sessions have provided GBPUSD with a...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast 2025: Year-end GBP/EUR Target of 1.19
25 Jun 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast 2025: Year-end GBP/EUR Target of 1.19
The Pound-to-Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) found support close to 1.1660 on Monday and recovered strongly to 1-week highs just above 1.1730 on Tuesday.
Overall risk appetite has strengthened on Tuesday with a positive response to the Iran-Israel ceasefire and relief that the US did not respond to the missile attack on its key Qatar airbase.
Equities made gains and there were sharp declines in energy prices, a double boost...
CATEGORIES: Currency Predictions Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Exchange Rate Climbs amid Upbeat Market Mood
24 Jun 2025 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Exchange Rate Climbs amid Upbeat Market Mood
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate strengthened on Tuesday despite the release of some mixed Eurozone and UK data, as the day’s market mood significantly underpinned the currency pair.
At the time of writing, the GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1733, up by almost 0.5% from Tuesday’s opening levels.
The Euro (EUR) struggled for support on Tuesday, weakening against most of its peers despite the release of...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Jumps Against Euro and Dollar on Tentative Israel-Iran Truce
24 Jun 2025 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Jumps Against Euro and Dollar on Tentative Israel-Iran Truce
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) advanced against currency rivals the US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR) on Tuesday, climbing to its highest level in a week as markets reacted to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran.
At the time of writing, the GBP/USD exchange rate was trading around $1.3600. Up roughly 0.4% from Tuesday’s opening levels. The Poudn to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) was trading at around...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to US Dollar Forecast: EUR Breaks 1.16 on Fed Talk
24 Jun 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to US Dollar Forecast: EUR Breaks 1.16 on Fed Talk
EUR/USD Surges Near 44-Month Best as Dovish Fed Talk and Middle East Calm Weigh on US Dollar
Key Takeaways:
EUR/USD jumped near 1.1600 on Fed dovish comments and Middle East de-escalation.Dollar under pressure despite brief rebound after limited Iran-Qatar attack.ING, Danske, and UoB diverge on EUR/USD 12-month outlook.Market eyes Powell’s testimony Tuesday for signals on July rate cut.
A notable easing of Middle...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts