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Pound-to-Euro Flat Ahead of Key UK Growth Figures

15 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved sideways on Wednesday, with Sterling unable to make meaningful gains against the single currency despite disappointing Eurozone economic data. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1725, showing little change from the start of the day. The Pound (GBP) lacked firm direction during Wednesday's session as the absence of fresh UK economic data provided little...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP, US Retail Sales in Focus for GBP/USD

15 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate continued to edge higher on Wednesday, building on the previous session's rally as investors further pared back expectations for additional Federal Reserve policy tightening. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3401, unchanged from Wednesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) remained muted through Wednesday's European session as...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Rising Gilt Yields Weigh on GBP

15 Jul 2026 at 3 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped back as UK government bond yields climbed above the 5.00% mark, reviving concerns that higher borrowing costs could eventually outweigh the Pound's yield advantage. While elevated yields can support Sterling by attracting investors, markets are becoming increasingly wary that rising financing costs could reignite questions over the UK's fiscal outlook ahead of...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Weaker US Inflation Cuts Fed Rate Hike Bets

15 Jul 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed back above 1.3400 after softer-than-expected US inflation data prompted investors to scale back expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Although geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to underpin the Dollar, the benign inflation report triggered a sharp fall in US Treasury yields and allowed Sterling to recover from earlier losses. GBP/USD...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges vs Dollar after US Inflation Miss

14 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate advanced strongly on Tuesday after softer US inflation figures prompted investors to scale back expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3416, up approximately 0.5% from the opening levels of Tuesday's session. The US Dollar (USD) came under broad selling pressure on Tuesday following the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Euro Holds Firm

14 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained resilient on Tuesday, despite warnings from Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey over the UK’s sluggish economic growth. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1731, sitting marginally higher across the day. The Pound (GBP) was subdued on Tuesday as a range of competing influences left Sterling lacking a clear trend. The currency came under some...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Sell-Off Pushes GBP Off 12-Month Highs

14 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) eased back from 12-month highs near 1.1750 as a sharp rise in UK government bond yields and renewed geopolitical tensions prompted investors to lock in recent Sterling gains. Although the Pound remains well supported by improving political sentiment, markets are becoming increasingly sensitive to any signs of fiscal stress ahead of Andy Burnham's expected arrival in Downing...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls

14 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held above the 1.3400 level despite renewed Middle East tensions lifting oil prices and supporting the US Dollar. Sterling remained relatively resilient as investors balanced geopolitical risks against growing doubts over how much further the Dollar can rally, with attention now turning to key US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Safe-Haven Demand Supports Dollar amid US-Iran Conflict

13 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped at the beginning of Monday's session as renewed fighting in the Middle East encouraged demand for the safe-haven US Dollar (USD), although Sterling later recovered part of its initial decline. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3388 after rebounding from an overnight low of $1.3369. The US Dollar edged higher at the start of the week after fresh...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Eases as Risk-Off Mood Hits GBP

13 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by John Cameron

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate came under pressure at the start of the week as renewed geopolitical tensions encouraged investors to reduce exposure to risk-sensitive currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1714, down approximately 0.2% from Monday's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) struggled to gain traction on Monday as a more cautious market mood left Sterling on the back...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts