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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gave up its early gains on Monday, with Sterling unable to build on optimism surrounding the potential for a new ceasefire in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3311, down approximately 0.1% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) initially weakened on Monday as the US and Iran refrained from exchanging fire for a third night in a row, raising hopes that...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Slips as Lower Gas Prices Lift EUR

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate started the week on the back foot as easing concerns over Europe's energy outlook helped underpin the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1698, down slightly from Monday's opening levels. The Euro (EUR) found modest support on Monday after optimism surrounding a potential fresh US-Iran ceasefire prompted another sharp decline in...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: Energy Shock Pushes EUR/USD Below 1.14

27 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) fell below 1.1400 to three-week lows as surging oil and gas prices increased concerns over the Eurozone growth outlook. Escalating conflict between the US and Iran has strengthened the Dollar and left energy markets and bond yields as the dominant near-term drivers. EUR/USD Forecasts: Watching the energy complex UBS forecasts that the Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Battles to Hold 1.17

27 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) starts the new week near 1.17, with UK fiscal concerns and fragile bond markets offsetting some relief from the sharp Monday decline in oil prices. Pound Sterling was battling to hold the 1.1700 level on Monday morning as markets continued to assess the UK fiscal outlook and the implications of volatile energy prices. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Bank of England Ahead GBP/EUR traded...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: Potential for GBP Retreat to 1.3250

27 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to three-week lows near 1.3300 as renewed UK fiscal concerns combined with higher energy prices and a firmer US Dollar. Attention is now firmly on the gilt market, with Sterling likely to remain vulnerable if investors question the funding of the Burnham government’s early policy measures GBP/USD Forecasts: All eyes on UK bonds Goldman Sachs expects the Pound to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Outlook: Risk Aversion and Oil Prices Weigh on GBP

24 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell on Thursday as the escalating US-Iran conflict soured the market mood. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3318, down 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to favour safe-haven assets. Although markets had initially remained relatively resilient despite the escalating...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Rate Steady after ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged

24 Jul 2026 at 6 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate was confined to a narrow range on Thursday as investors reacted to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest policy announcement. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1722, virtually unchanged from Thursday’s opening levels. The Euro (EUR) struggled to find momentum after the European Central Bank concluded its latest policy meeting with interest rates...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Conflict Continues to Boost USD Demand

23 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to around 1.3380 after recovering modestly from recent lows, although Sterling remains under pressure as elevated energy prices and renewed geopolitical tensions continue to underpin the US Dollar. Concerns over the UK's fiscal outlook and fragile gilt market sentiment have also limited demand for the Pound. GBP/USD Forecasts: Break Below 1.3350 The Pound to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Fiscal Outlook Overshadows Softer Inflation

23 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) remains under pressure, trading around 1.1735 after retreating from last week's 13-month highs. Investors continue to focus on the UK's fiscal outlook, with concerns over government spending plans and elevated gilt yields outweighing the positive impact of softer inflation data. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Testing 1.17 Sterling remained under pressure on Thursday, with the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: Politics and Jobless Claims in Focus for GBP

22 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear direction on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest UK inflation figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands at approximately $1.3367, little changed from the start of Wednesday's session. The Pound (GBP) remained broadly stable after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published June's consumer price index. The...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts