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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Extends Gains after US Inflation Disappoints
12 Aug 2025 at 3 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Extends Gains after US Inflation Disappoints
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate pushed to a two-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US inflation data and steady UK employment figures.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3483, up roughly 0.4% from Tuesday’s opening levels.
The US Dollar (USD) came under pressure on Tuesday following the release of the July Consumer Price Index, which came in softer than markets...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rises as UK Jobs Report Lifts BoE Outlook
12 Aug 2025 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rises as UK Jobs Report Lifts BoE Outlook
Pound Sterling Climbs Against Euro as UK Jobs Data Dents BoE Rate Cut Bets
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate rallied on Tuesday as markets reacted to the UK’s latest labour market report.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1596, up 0.3% on the day.
The Pound (GBP) climbed on Thursday after upbeat UK employment figures saw investors rein in bets on more Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cuts,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Rises vs Euro, Dollar on Firm UK Retail, Steady Jobs
12 Aug 2025 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Rises vs Euro, Dollar on Firm UK Retail, Steady Jobs
Pound Sterling gained ground against the Euro and US Dollar on Tuesday, helped by a combination of steady retail activity and a stronger-than-expected set of labour market numbers. The move left the British Pound trading at 1.15879 against the Euro and 1.3461 against the US Dollar, both up 0.21 percent on the day.
The British currency was also firmer against the Australian dollar (+0.53%), New Zealand dollar (+0.44%), and...
CATEGORIES: Pound Sterling Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Economic Outlook Boosts Sterling
12 Aug 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Economic Outlook Boosts Sterling
Pound Sterling Relief After Latest UK Jobs Data, GBP/EUR Hits Fresh 10-Day Best
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate secured net gains after the latest UK labour-market data with evidence of resilience underpinning confidence in the economy and reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England would remain cautious in cutting interest rates.
Pound Sterling hit fresh 10-day highs against the Euro close to 1.1580 amid...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Investment Banks Broadly Positive on GBP
11 Aug 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Investment Banks Broadly Positive on GBP
Pound Sterling has edged higher in global markets on Monday with the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moving above the 1.3450 level in early Europe on Monday before a retreat to 1.3420 as the U.S. currency gained some traction.
Investment banks maintain a broadly positive stance on the pair.
UoB still sees the potential for gains to 1.3515 and added; “We will maintain our view as long as 1.3345 is not...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: CPI Data, Fed Policy in Focus as EUR/USD Near 1.1650
11 Aug 2025 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: CPI Data, Fed Policy in Focus as EUR/USD Near 1.1650
Euro Consolidates Near 1.1650, US Inflation Data Key for Next Dollar Move
The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate is trading around 1.1650 on Monday from an early high at 1.1675. Ranges are relatively narrow, but underlying tensions remain high, especially with geo-political developments also important with markets monitoring the Ukraine situation and US-China trade dialogue.
UoB commented; “The current price...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Sterling Holds Firm Ahead of UK Jobs Data
11 Aug 2025 at 3 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Sterling Holds Firm Ahead of UK Jobs Data
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate consolidated near 1.1550 on foreign exchange markets, close to a one-week best, as GBP Sterling investors continue to digest last week’s Bank of England (BoE) policy decision.
The British Pound’s next move is likely to be shaped by Tuesday’s labour-market data. The latest CoT report from the CFTC revealed the largest short, speculative Pound position since early December 2022,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Steady at 1.155 as Ukraine Peace Talks Loom
11 Aug 2025 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Steady at 1.155 as Ukraine Peace Talks Loom
The British Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained quiet on Monday, as a lack of data and uncertainty ahead of the Ukraine peace talks kept the pairing within a narrow range.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1555, marginally up from the start of the European trading session.
Movement in the Euro (EUR) was uncertain on Monday, amid cautious optimism over renewed peace discussions regarding...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Price News, Forecast: GBP Firm Ahead of Key US and UK Data
11 Aug 2025 at 3 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Price News, Forecast: GBP Firm Ahead of Key US and UK Data
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate started the week on a quiet note, with traders awaiting a series of high-impact economic releases from both the UK and US.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3449, unchanged from Monday’s opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) traded within a tight range on Monday as investors looked ahead to key domestic data later in the week.
The UK’s latest jobs...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar August Forecast: "Move Above 1.35 is Very Possible"
11 Aug 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar August Forecast: "Move Above 1.35 is Very Possible"
The British Pound started last week on firm footing against the US Dollar after last week’s shift in interest rate expectations on both sides of the Atlantic. While the Bank of England’s cautious stance tempered near-term cut expectations, pressure on the US Federal Reserve to ease policy has intensified, lifting GBP/USD to multi-day highs.
Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) - Key Market DriversGBP/USD holds near 10-day highs as...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts