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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Fails to Hold 1.34 Amid Oil Volatility
26 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Fails to Hold 1.34 Amid Oil Volatility
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to hold gains above 1.34, retreating toward 1.3350 as mixed geopolitical signals and volatile energy prices kept markets on edge.
Despite some underlying support from UK data and rate expectations, persistent uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to underpin the dollar and limit Sterling’s upside.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Unable to Hold 1.34
The...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Firms on Hawkish BoE
26 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Firms on Hawkish BoE
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is holding around 1.1550, supported by increasingly hawkish Bank of England rhetoric even as concerns over the UK economic outlook persist.
While rate-hike speculation has helped underpin Sterling in the short term, uncertainty over energy prices and the broader impact of the Middle East conflict continues to limit confidence in sustained gains.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: 1.1550
The...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Flat as Iran Talks Uncertainty Persists
25 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Flat as Iran Talks Uncertainty Persists
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Wednesday, with markets unsettled by conflicting updates on Middle East diplomacy.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3418, almost unchanged from Wednesday's opening levels.
The US Dollar found modest support as geopolitical uncertainty continued to drive cautious trading conditions.
Investor sentiment remained fragile amid...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Flat as Inflation and ECB Signals Balance Out
25 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Flat as Inflation and ECB Signals Balance Out
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved within a tight range on Wednesday, with Sterling recovering earlier losses, as investors weighed how the Middle East crisis could influence central bank policy paths.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was hovering around €1.1556, showing little overall movement on the day.
The Pound ticked higher on Wednesday morning, helping GBP/EUR recover its modest overnight losses, after...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms
25 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) failed to hold gains above 1.34, retreating after a volatile spike to 1.3480 as ongoing Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices kept markets on edge.
Despite brief optimism over potential de-escalation, renewed uncertainty and firmer energy prices have sustained demand for the US dollar, leaving Sterling vulnerable to further range-bound trading.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Unable...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Rate Forecast: GBP/EUR Sub-1.16
25 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Rate Forecast: GBP/EUR Sub-1.16
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is consolidating near 1.1560 after failing to break above the key 1.16 resistance level, with both currencies constrained by weak economic data and elevated energy risks.
While a pullback in UK bond yields has provided some near-term relief for Sterling, slowing services activity and rising stagflation concerns on both sides of the Channel are limiting upside momentum.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Euro Exchange Rate Flat as Growth Concerns Offset Rate Hike Bets
24 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound Euro Exchange Rate Flat as Growth Concerns Offset Rate Hike Bets
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved within a tight range on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest PMI releases from both the UK and the Eurozone.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1563, having fluctuated modestly since the start of the session.
The Pound traded without a clear trend as investors assessed the UK’s latest PMI readings for March.
The figures provided an early indication...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling
24 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate softened on Tuesday following the release of downbeat UK business activity data.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3401, down approximately 0.2% from the day’s opening levels.
The Pound slipped as investors reacted to the UK’s latest flash PMI readings, which pointed to a notable slowdown in private sector growth.
Figures from S&P Global indicated...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Market Swings Drive GBP Volatility
24 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Market Swings Drive GBP Volatility
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) traded in a volatile range, holding around 1.1550 after briefly testing the 1.16 level, as sharp swings in UK bond yields dominated market sentiment.
While higher yields have offered intermittent support to Sterling, analysts warn that rising borrowing costs and energy-driven uncertainty could undermine the Pound if financial market stress intensifies.
GBP/EUR Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease
24 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.34 after sliding to three-month lows near 1.3260, as a temporary easing in geopolitical tensions helped stabilise risk sentiment.
However, with energy markets still volatile and central bank expectations shifting rapidly, analysts warn that Sterling remains vulnerable to renewed downside if oil prices surge again or risk appetite deteriorates.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts