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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls as Oil Prices Surge

29 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped below 1.3500, retreating towards 1.3460 as rising oil prices and weaker risk appetite boosted demand for the US dollar. Brent crude’s surge to three-week highs near $105 has unsettled markets, with ongoing Middle East uncertainty and upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of England decisions likely to drive further volatility. GBP/USD Forecasts: Dip Below 1.35 The...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Capped as Markets Await BoE Guidance

29 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is holding just below 1.1550, with gains capped by selling pressure as markets await the Bank of England’s upcoming policy decision. While expectations of a potentially hawkish BoE tone are offering some support to Sterling, persistent economic risks in both the UK and Eurozone, alongside ongoing energy market uncertainty, are limiting further upside. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Holds...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Euro Eases as Eurozone Inflation Expectations Jump

28 Apr 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate eased back from a five-day peak on Tuesday, as the latest Eurozone inflation expectations data offered some support to the single currency, while broader movement remained subdued ahead of key events. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1533, with the pairing showing minimal change overall. The Euro (EUR) recovered modestly against the Pound (GBP) on Tuesday,...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Iran Talks Stall

28 Apr 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under pressure on Tuesday, as optimism over a diplomatic breakthrough in the US–Iran conflict faded. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at roughly $1.3487, slipping by around 0.3% compared with Tuesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) moved higher on Tuesday, benefiting from a more cautious market backdrop as geopolitical risks re-emerged. Sentiment...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs Above 1.3550 as USD Retreats

28 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to 10-day highs above 1.3550, as the dollar softened ahead of key central bank decisions and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Sterling has also drawn support from expectations of a relatively hawkish Bank of England stance, although elevated energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and weak UK retail data continue to pose risks to further...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Holds 4-Week Best Ahead of BoE Decision

28 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is holding near four-week highs around 1.1540, with markets cautious ahead of key Bank of England and ECB policy decisions. Sterling’s direction remains finely balanced, with central bank guidance, UK political tensions, and energy price developments all set to drive volatility in the near term. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Holds Near 4-Week Highs The Pound-to-Euro rate was unable to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Slips as Markets Price Softer Fed Stance

27 Apr 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate pushed higher on Monday, climbing to its strongest level in ten days as improving risk appetite and dovish Federal Reserve expectations supported the pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3559, marking a modest gain of approximately 0.2% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) edged lower on Monday, pressured by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Rangebound

27 Apr 2026 at 6 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate struggled to find direction at the start of the week, with investors remaining focused on unfolding events in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was hovering around €1.1540, showing little movement from Monday’s opening levels. The Euro (EUR) edged higher on Monday, benefiting from a pullback in the US Dollar (USD) as improving risk sentiment reduced demand for...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Bank of England in Focus as GBP Struggles

27 Apr 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has drifted around 1.3500, with markets cautious ahead of the upcoming Bank of England policy update and ongoing uncertainty surrounding energy prices and UK politics. While stronger UK data has offered some support, rising cost pressures, leadership risks, and expectations that the Bank of England may hold rates are limiting Sterling’s upside. GBP/USD Forecasts: BoE update...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Slips to 1.17 as ECB Decision Looms

27 Apr 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has slipped back towards 1.1700, with markets unsettled by rising energy prices and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Middle East developments. While expectations of European Central Bank tightening and Federal Reserve easing support a stronger medium-term outlook for the Euro, near-term direction remains dominated by geopolitical risks and oil market volatility. EUR/USD...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts