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Euro to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Hawkish Fed Pushes EUR to 11-Week Lows

22 Jun 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) remains under pressure after the Federal Reserve delivered a more hawkish-than-expected policy update, reinforcing expectations that US interest rates could rise again before the end of 2026. Although EUR/USD has stabilised after testing 11-week lows below 1.1450, investors remain focused on whether the Fed's inflation concerns or the ECB's tightening cycle will prove...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Recover After Burnham's By-Election Win?

22 Jun 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure after falling to two-month lows below 1.3200, as investors weighed a hawkish Federal Reserve against growing political uncertainty in the UK. Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has intensified speculation over the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, adding a fresh source of uncertainty for Sterling at a time when markets are...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Under Pressure After BoE Pause, Makerfield Result

22 Jun 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped to 20-day lows near 1.1520 after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged and markets digested the political implications of Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election. While Sterling recovered modestly from its lows, investors remain cautious as expectations for future Bank of England tightening continue to fade and attention shifts towards the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Outlook: Why the USD Is Winning the Central Bank Battle

19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to two-month lows near 1.3200 as investors reacted to a growing divergence between Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy expectations. While both central banks left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Federal Reserve struck a notably hawkish tone and signalled a greater willingness to tighten policy if inflation remains elevated, while the Bank of...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Fading Rate Hike Expectations Weigh on GBP

19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has recovered modestly to around 1.1540 after initially falling to 20-day lows following the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. Pound Sterling remains vulnerable to political uncertainty following Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, although the absence of any immediate leadership challenge has helped limit further...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP

18 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled to a ten-day low on Thursday as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and continued to price in uncertainty around the UK outlook. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3294, down close to 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) advanced on Thursday, building on a sharp rally from the previous evening after the Federal Reserve...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Rate Falls as BoE Dials Back Inflation Outlook

18 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound (GBP) to Euro (EUR) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday after the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England (BoE) prompted investors to reassess the outlook for UK interest rates. At the time of writing, the Pound (GBP) to Euro (EUR) exchange rate was trading near €1.1533, down around 0.2% from the opening levels of the session. The Pound (GBP) came under pressure after the Bank of England (BoE)...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Slides After Fed and BoE Hold Rates

18 Jun 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen sharply to 1.3230, its weakest level in several weeks, as investors responded positively to the Federal Reserve's policy guidance while remaining cautious over the UK outlook. Although both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, markets interpreted the Fed's message as relatively supportive for the Dollar while the Bank of...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Markets Scale Back Rate Hike Expectations After BoE Hold

18 Jun 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) held above 1.1550 after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, as widely expected. While the decision itself caused little surprise, the Bank's cautious tone and softer inflation backdrop reinforced expectations that policymakers are in no rush to tighten policy, leaving Sterling vulnerable ahead of the Makerfield by-election and next week's labour...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Euro Hits 13-Day Low after UK Inflation Disappointment

17 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate weakened at the beginning of Wednesday’s session after the UK’s latest consumer price index printed below expectations. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1559, having recovered from a 13-day low of €1.1549. The Pound (GBP) came under pressure at the start of Wednesday’s European session, following the publication of the UK’s latest inflation...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts