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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Loses Momentum as Dollar Firms on US Data
4 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Loses Momentum as Dollar Firms on US Data
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower on Wednesday, easing back as investors digested a fresh batch of US economic data that lent modest support to the Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3663, down around 0.2% from the start of the European session.
The US Dollar found some footing after the latest ISM services PMI signalled continued resilience in the US economy....
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Buyer Alert: Best Pound-to-Euro Rate in Five Months
4 Feb 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Buyer Alert: Best Pound-to-Euro Rate in Five Months
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to a fresh five-month high on Wednesday as traders digested final services PMI readings from the UK and the Eurozone alongside the bloc’s latest inflation figures.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1602, just below the session peak of €1.1606 struck earlier in the day.
The move higher came as the Euro struggled to build momentum following...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: BoE Patience Boosts GBP
4 Feb 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: BoE Patience Boosts GBP
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is pushing to its best levels in five months as investors scale back expectations for imminent Bank of England rate cuts, lifting UK-euro yield spreads and exposing the euro to a corrective pullback after last week’s sharp dollar-driven rally.
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CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: "Sell the Dollar" Story Fades For Now
4 Feb 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: "Sell the Dollar" Story Fades For Now
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is struggling to push higher as resilient US data undermines the fading “sell the dollar” narrative, with stronger manufacturing activity and stabilising yield spreads helping the greenback regain footing.
Pound Sterling remains supported, but shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy are capping near-term GBP/USD gains below 1.37.
For those looking to secure the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rate Near Five-Month Best Ahead of Eurozone Inflation
3 Feb 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rate Near Five-Month Best Ahead of Eurozone Inflation
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) remained firm on Tuesday, consolidating just below the best conversion of five months as Sterling continued to draw support from recent gains, while a lack of fresh Eurozone catalysts kept the single currency on the defensive.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at 1.1594, marginally higher on the day and holding close to Monday’s overnight peak near 1.1600, as markets...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Near $1.37 Ahead of BoE
3 Feb 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Near $1.37 Ahead of BoE
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded sideways on Tuesday, with limited conviction on either side as a partial US government shutdown disrupted the flow of economic data.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering around $1.3667, little changed from the opening levels of the session.
The US Dollar (USD) struggled to gain momentum after confirmation that January’s key labour market releases would be...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Best EUR Buyer Rates in Months
3 Feb 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Best EUR Buyer Rates in Months
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to fresh multi-month highs above 1.1550 as improving global risk appetite supported Sterling and pressured the single currency in broader markets.
These conversion levels offer some of the best rates for euro buyers in months, particularly for those planning international transfers or large currency exchanges.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Above 1.1550
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR)...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps, Fed Independence Fears Hit USD
3 Feb 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps, Fed Independence Fears Hit USD
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has seen a dramatic surge in volatility after racing to four-year highs above 1.38 before pulling back sharply as the US dollar attempted to stabilise.
Conflicting signals over US currency policy, Federal Reserve independence and the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair have left markets sharply divided on whether GBP/USD is heading for 1.40 or a deeper...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Lacks Momentum Ahead of US Jobs
2 Feb 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Lacks Momentum Ahead of US Jobs
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded in a narrow range on Monday, with an upbeat revision to the UK’s final manufacturing PMI failing to generate meaningful momentum for Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3699, edging only marginally above opening levels as markets largely shrugged off the data.
The US Dollar (USD) was broadly steady at the start of the week, pausing after the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rate Holds Near €1.15 on Strong UK PMI
2 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rate Holds Near €1.15 on Strong UK PMI
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) opened the week on a firmer footing, drawing modest support from stronger-than-expected UK manufacturing data.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading close to €1.1549, edging higher from Monday’s opening levels and holding near recent highs.
The Pound (GBP) attracted support after the release of the UK’s latest manufacturing PMI figures. Finalised January data showed...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts