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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses
8 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed to a 20-day high above 1.3400 as calm market conditions and subdued volatility encouraged demand for higher-yielding currencies.
With the Dollar consolidating after its recent rally and Sterling continuing to benefit from easing UK political uncertainty, investors have become more willing to rebuild long Pound positions.
GBP/USD Forecasts: 20-Day High
The Pound to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Outperforms as EUR Struggles for Momentum
8 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Outperforms as EUR Struggles for Momentum
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to a fresh 12-month high near 1.1720 as Sterling continued to benefit from subdued market volatility, easing political uncertainty and lingering pressure on the Euro.
Investors remain increasingly comfortable with the UK's political transition, while expectations that the European Central Bank may proceed cautiously with further rate hikes have limited support for the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/EUR Outlook: Political Calm Helps Pound Extend Gains Against the Euro
8 Jul 2026 at 3 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK GBP/EUR Outlook: Political Calm Helps Pound Extend Gains Against the Euro
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate briefly climbed to a fresh one-year high on Tuesday, before quickly trimming its gains.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1704, having earlier peaked at €1.1715.
The Pound (GBP) remained supported on Tuesday, despite a lack of notable UK economic releases leaving Sterling with little fresh domestic impetus.
Recent gains in the Pound have been driven by easing...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar
7 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday, slipping back after striking a near three-week high overnight, as a deterioration in risk appetite pressured the pairing.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3371, down from an overnight peak of $1.3398.
The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday, recouping part of Monday evening’s losses, as renewed Middle East tensions pushed investors...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally
7 Jul 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained close to two-week highs around 1.3340 as investors continued to reassess the outlook for the US Dollar following last week's disappointing labour market report. Although weaker payrolls data has tempered expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, the Dollar remains well supported by relatively high US yields and resilient investor demand.
GBP/USD Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Short Covering Continues to Support GBP
7 Jul 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Short Covering Continues to Support GBP
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) remained close to 12-month highs around 1.1680 as Sterling continued to benefit from improving market sentiment and the unwinding of long-held bearish positions.
While attention is increasingly turning towards the Labour leadership process and the composition of an expected Andy Burnham government, investors have so far taken comfort from the prospect of an orderly political...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: ISM Services and UK Politics Leave Pound Sterling Flat
6 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: ISM Services and UK Politics Leave Pound Sterling Flat
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Monday, as easing UK political concerns and renewed dip-buying in the US Dollar (USD) left the pairing without a clear direction.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3352, virtually unchanged on the day.
The US Dollar found some support on Monday as US markets reopened after the extended Independence Day break.
The ‘Greenback’...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rises Despite Upbeat German Data
6 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rises Despite Upbeat German Data
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate ticked higher on Monday, as the Euro (EUR) struggled to benefit from a stronger-than-expected rebound in German factory orders.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1686, marginally higher on the day.
The Euro lost ground on Monday, even after Germany’s latest factory orders figures came in above expectations.
Factory orders in the Eurozone’s largest economy...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Weak US Jobs Data Puts Fed Outlook in Focus
6 Jul 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Weak US Jobs Data Puts Fed Outlook in Focus
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has stabilised above the 1.14 level after weaker-than-expected US jobs data prompted investors to reassess expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
While the softer labour market report has eased some of the Dollar's recent momentum, analysts remain divided over whether the pause is temporary or the start of a broader reversal.
EUR/USD Forecasts: Fed...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Chancellor Appointment in Focus as GBP Recovers
6 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Chancellor Appointment in Focus as GBP Recovers
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered to two-week highs near 1.3380 as investors continued to unwind bearish Sterling positions following signs of a smoother UK political transition.
Attention is now shifting towards Andy Burnham's expected appointment of a new Chancellor, a decision widely seen as the next major test of market confidence in UK fiscal policy.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Waiting for the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts