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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Retreats as Venezuela Shock Underpins USD
5 Jan 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Retreats as Venezuela Shock Underpins USD
The dollar secured net gains on Monday with the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipping to 1.3415 before a slight correction.
The dollar secured net gains from global developments following President Trump’s move to attack the Venezuelan regime and capture President Maduro with European currencies losing ground.
Although the dollar secured tentative support, the main impact was a fresh surge in precious metals...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Advances amid Russia-Ukraine Uncertainty
5 Jan 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Advances amid Russia-Ukraine Uncertainty
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to a ten-week high on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on the single currency.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1521, up more than 0.3% on the session.
The Euro (EUR) weakened at the start of the week as investors reassessed geopolitical risks linked to the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
Market nerves were unsettled following the US...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Break 1.35 as FTSE Hits Record Highs?
5 Jan 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Break 1.35 as FTSE Hits Record Highs?
After failing to break 1.3500 on Friday, the Pound to dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipped steadily to lows near 1.3430 before a solid rebound to 1.3480 after the New York open as the dollar lost gains.
Crucial short-term resistance for the pair remains around 1.3530.
European and US markets re-opened following the New Year’s Day holiday, but trading volumes remained notably low.
The FTSE 100 index posted net gains...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Markets Weigh 2026 UK Prospects
5 Jan 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Markets Weigh 2026 UK Prospects
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) held near 1.1475 after briefly touching two-month highs, supported by thin holiday trading and continued short covering in Sterling.
While speculative positioning has eased, shorts remain elevated enough to leave scope for further near-term support.
Beyond year-end, confidence in the UK growth outlook will be critical in determining whether gains can be sustained into...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Price News, Forecast: GBP/EUR Steady after Mixed Manufacturing PMIs
2 Jan 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Price News, Forecast: GBP/EUR Steady after Mixed Manufacturing PMIs
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) struggled to find direction on Friday as investors digested the latest manufacturing PMI releases from both the UK and the Eurozone.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading near €1.1479, little changed from its opening levels at the start of the session.
The Euro (EUR) softened on Friday following a downward revision to the Eurozone’s final manufacturing PMI for...
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Pound Sterling Setback into 2026
2 Jan 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Setback into 2026
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) briefly hit 1.3530 on Tuesday and very close to 3-month highs, but failed to hold the gains and retreated to 1.3470 in thin New York trading and retreated further to 1.3430 on Wednesday in very thin trading ahead of the new-year holiday.
Position adjustment will dominate in the very short term with GBP/USD still set for a gain of around 7.5% for 2025.
Domestically, there...
CATEGORIES: Pound Sterling Forecasts
Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro and Dollar on New Year's Eve
31 Dec 2025 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro and Dollar on New Year's Eve
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower against both the Euro (EUR) and US Dollar (USD) on New Year's Eve (Wednesday) as currency investors adjusted positions ahead of the final hours of 2025, keeping trading subdued and cautious.
At the time of writing, The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) was trading near $1.3436. Although the pair recovered from an earlier dip to $1.3426, it remained around 0.2% lower on the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Rate YEAR REVIEW: GBP/USD Gains 8% in 2025
31 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Rate YEAR REVIEW: GBP/USD Gains 8% in 2025
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) posted robust gains to 1.38 over the first half of the year, the strongest reading for over three years, as the dollar came under notable pressure.
The Pound was buffeted by fiscal concerns at times amid bouts of selling in UK bonds, but a 2022-style meltdown was avoided and there was a covering of short positions late in the year.
GBP/USD was unable to make further headway...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Exchange Rate 2025 REVIEW: First Annual Loss Since 2022
30 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Exchange Rate 2025 REVIEW: First Annual Loss Since 2022
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) posted significant losses for 2025 with a retreat to around 1.1450 from 1.2090 at the beginning of the year.
GBP/EUR did recover from 30-month lows below 1.13, but still posted the first annual loss since 2022 as the Euro found wider support.
Monetary policy will inevitably be a key element during 2026 with markets also wary over fiscal policy and geo-political...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: Jobless Claims Final Test for USD in 2025
30 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: Jobless Claims Final Test for USD in 2025
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded sideways on Tuesday as subdued end-of-year conditions kept price action tightly constrained.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3518, little changed from its opening level.
The US Dollar (USD) struggled to establish a clear direction on Tuesday, trading unevenly against most major peers as thin year-end liquidity magnified the impact of competing...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts