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Pound-Canadian Dollar Forecast: BofA Sees Near-Term CAD Weakness

6 Aug 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Canadian Dollar exchange rate (GBP/CAD) slipped to around 1.8856 on Thursday evening, trading close to its August low as firmer oil prices and caution ahead of Canada’s employment report supported the Canadian currency. Sterling struggled to benefit from a less severe contraction in UK construction, while bank forecasts remain divided over whether the Loonie can extend its recent recovery. GBP/CAD...

CATEGORIES: Pound Canadian Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Rupee Forecast: RBI Support Puts 127.60 in Focus

6 Aug 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to Rupee exchange rate (GBP/INR) held near 128.24 on Thursday evening, edging 0.1% higher on the day but remaining around 0.3% below last Friday’s close. The Indian Rupee has steadied following Reserve Bank of India intervention and a retreat in oil prices, while Sterling’s support from stronger UK services data has been offset by fading Bank of England rate-hike expectations. GBP/INR Forecasts: 128 level...

CATEGORIES: Pound Rupee Forecasts

Pound to Australian Dollar Forecast: Strong Trade Data Supports Aussie

6 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Australian Dollar exchange rate (GBP/AUD) traded close to 1.9110 on Thursday, around 0.6% below last Friday’s close as stronger Australian economic data supported the Australian currency. Pound Sterling received some protection from an improvement in UK construction activity, although banks remain cautious over the Pound’s interest-rate support ahead of next week’s Reserve Bank of Australia...

CATEGORIES: Pound Australian Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs on Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes

6 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved higher on Wednesday as a brighter market mood reduced demand for traditional safe-haven currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3478, up approximately 0.2% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) weakened during Wednesday’s session as investors rotated away from defensive assets amid growing confidence that tensions in the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Strong PMI Data Supports GBP and EUR

6 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, with stronger-than-expected services PMI readings lending support to both currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1662, little changed from the start of the session. The Pound (GBP) held firm on Wednesday after the UK's final services PMI painted a more encouraging picture of the country's largest...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: EUR Stalls Ahead of Key PMI, PPI Releases

5 Aug 2026 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate posted modest gains on Tuesday, with the lack of meaningful economic data keeping volatility to a minimum. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1674, up approximately 0.1% on the day. The Pound (GBP) traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as a lack of notable UK economic releases left Sterling without any clear direction. Even so, the increasingly...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: JOLTS Miss, Hormuz Hopes Weigh on USD

5 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Tuesday after fresh evidence suggested the US labour market is continuing to lose momentum. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3458, up approximately 0.2% from the start of Tuesday's session. The US Dollar (USD) weakened on Tuesday after the latest US employment data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may have less...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slips as Strong US ISM Data Lifts USD

4 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed to a two-week high at the start of the week before surrendering those gains in the wake of the latest manufacturing PMI releases. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3425, down almost 0.4% on the day. The safe-haven US Dollar (USD) came under pressure at the start of the week as optimism over the prospect of a new ceasefire agreement between the US and...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Flat after Weak UK and German Data

4 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved sideways on Monday as subdued economic data from both the UK and Eurozone left the pairing lacking a clear direction. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1674, broadly unchanged compared with the opening levels for the session. The Pound (GBP) traded in a narrow range on Monday as the latest UK economic figures failed to provide fresh direction. The final...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: USD Bullish View Is Under Pressure

3 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) closed the las trading week near 1.1530 after gaining around 1.4%, with the post-Federal Reserve decline in US yields triggering a sharp Dollar sell-off. Stronger Eurozone growth and inflation also supported the single currency, although US business surveys and Friday’s employment report will be crucial in determining whether EUR/USD can extend its recovery towards...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts