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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
Pound to Euro Rises on Hopes of De-Escalation
23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rises on Hopes of De-Escalation
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate ticked up on Monday as shifting developments in the Middle East injected fresh volatility into currency markets.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading close to €1.1565, marking a gain of 0.3% on the day.
The Pound edged higher as renewed tensions in the Middle East injected fresh uncertainty into global markets.
Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump warned that...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate
23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under notable pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3263, down roughly 0.6% compared to the start of the session.
The US Dollar rallied sharply at the beginning of the week, benefiting from a flight to safety as geopolitical risks escalated.
Investor sentiment...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Volatile as ECB Turns Hawkish
23 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Volatile as ECB Turns Hawkish
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) remained volatile as surging energy prices and a more hawkish European Central Bank stance reshaped market expectations.
While the Euro briefly rebounded after the ECB signalled concern over inflation risks, elevated oil and gas prices continue to underpin the US dollar, leaving EUR/USD vulnerable to further downside in the near term.
EUR/USD Forecasts: ECB takes...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Yield Spike Fails to Sustain GBP Rally
23 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Yield Spike Fails to Sustain GBP Rally
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell back toward 1.3300 after a sharp post-BoE rally, as a surge in UK bond yields and renewed energy price shocks triggered a fresh bout of Sterling volatility.
While higher yields initially supported the Pound, a sharp sell-off in gilts and deteriorating risk sentiment have raised concerns that tightening financial conditions could weigh heavily on the UK economy and limit...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Yields Spike to 16-Year Highs, Risks Build
23 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Yields Spike to 16-Year Highs, Risks Build
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped back toward 1.1525 after failing to break the key 1.16 resistance level, as surging energy prices and rising bond yields fuelled volatility across currency markets.
While higher UK yields initially supported Sterling, growing concerns over the economic impact of tighter financial conditions and persistent inflation risks are starting to weigh on the Pound’s...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Tests 1.16
20 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Tests 1.16
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) edged higher toward 1.1590 after the Bank of England delivered a hawkish hold, prompting markets to price in potential rate hikes and boosting Sterling.
However, gains remain capped below the key 1.16 resistance level, with volatility elevated as rising bond yields, energy prices, and cautious central bank messaging keep traders on edge.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: GBP Still Faces 1.16...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Supported but Upside Limited
20 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Supported but Upside Limited
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.33 after the Bank of England delivered a more hawkish-than-expected policy stance, helping offset ongoing pressure from rising energy prices and weak risk appetite.
Sterling found support from higher UK bond yields and shifting rate expectations, although gains remain fragile as markets continue to monitor oil prices and global geopolitical risks.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain
19 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate saw choppy movement on Thursday, recovering some ground after the previous session’s losses as markets reacted to policy decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3351, having bounced from earlier lows but remaining below its levels from the day before.
The Pound initially traded without clear direction,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts