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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Below 1.33 after UK Autumn Budget
28 Oct 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Below 1.33 after UK Autumn Budget
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Wednesday as investors assessed the UK's Autumn Budget and awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3297, marginally below Wednesday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support after Chancellor John Healey delivered his first Autumn Budget, with...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rate Slips as OBR Cuts UK Growth Forecast to 1%
28 Oct 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rate Slips as OBR Cuts UK Growth Forecast to 1%
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate retreated from a 17-month high on Wednesday as Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget revealed a weaker outlook for UK economic growth.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1938, having slipped from an overnight peak of €1.1957.
The Pound (GBP) came under pressure ahead of the Budget as investors remained cautious about the Chancellor's plans for taxation,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast: Best Exchange Rate in 17 Months Ahead of UK Budget
28 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast: Best Exchange Rate in 17 Months Ahead of UK Budget
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Tuesday as continued concerns over France's political and fiscal outlook weighed on the single currency, although uncertainty ahead of the UK's Autumn Budget limited Sterling's gains.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1947, just below last week's 17-month high of €1.1954.
The Euro (EUR) remained under pressure on Tuesday as political instability...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Could Budget Trigger a Sterling Sell-Off?
28 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Could Budget Trigger a Sterling Sell-Off?
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding Wednesday's Autumn Budget kept investors cautious towards Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3307, slightly below Tuesday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support as markets awaited Chancellor John Healey's first Autumn Budget, with concerns over the UK's public...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides to 1.33 as Budget Concerns Mount
27 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides to 1.33 as Budget Concerns Mount
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Hits Six-Day Low Ahead of Budget
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a six-day low on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of Wednesday's UK Autumn Budget.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3348, down approximately 0.2% from Monday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support as markets prepared for...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Slips as UK Autumn Budget Looms
27 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Slips as UK Autumn Budget Looms
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate opened the week on the back foot as uncertainty surrounding Wednesday's Autumn Budget prompted investors to adopt a cautious approach towards Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1911, down around 0.2% from Monday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) came under modest pressure as markets turned their attention to Chancellor John Healey's first...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: AI Stock Fears Challenge USD Strength
26 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: AI Stock Fears Challenge USD Strength
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has held close to 1.1200 as renewed concerns over US artificial-intelligence stocks weaken the Dollar's momentum.
Nordea nevertheless expects further Euro losses towards 1.08 by mid-2027, arguing that US interest-rate advantages, French fiscal uncertainty and capital flows will continue to favour the Greenback, while UBS sees scope for a recovery to 1.16.
EUR/USD Forecasts: All...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Defies Equity Sell-Off
26 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Defies Equity Sell-Off
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to six-week highs above 1.3400 despite renewed equity-market weakness, with Sterling continuing to show resilience ahead of the UK Budget.
The Pound faces a crucial test of confidence, however, after a sharp deterioration in consumer sentiment, while investment banks remain divided over whether the Dollar's interest-rate advantage will drive GBP/USD lower into...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Weekly Forecast: GBP Hits 16-Month Best Ahead of UK Budget
26 Oct 2026 at 6 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Weekly Forecast: GBP Hits 16-Month Best Ahead of UK Budget
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has climbed to 16-month highs above 1.1950 as French debt concerns and capital inflows continue to favour Sterling.
The rally now faces a crucial test from Chancellor John Healey's October 28 Budget, with investors looking for credible fiscal tightening to protect confidence in UK bonds while the Bank of England prepares for a widely expected November rate hike.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: AI Sell-Off Tests Dollar as GBP/USD Nears 1.34
25 Oct 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: AI Sell-Off Tests Dollar as GBP/USD Nears 1.34
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held close to five-week highs around 1.3380 after briefly climbing above 1.3410, as renewed concerns over AI stocks undermined the Dollar's traditional safe-haven appeal.
Pound Sterling remains supported by expectations of a November Bank of England rate hike, while falling US Treasury yields and reduced Federal Reserve tightening bets have limited Dollar demand.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts