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British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Falls Despite Hawkish Bank of England Vote

30 Jul 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate weakened on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, while stronger-than-expected Eurozone data supported the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1655, close to its lowest levels in four weeks. The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support on Thursday despite a more hawkish-than-expected Bank of England interest-rate...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Hawkish BoE Split Offsets Softer USD

30 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged but delivered a more hawkish vote than markets had expected. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3390, up modestly on the day and above Wednesday’s pre-Federal Reserve levels. The US Dollar (USD) came under pressure after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Safe-Haven USD Demand Caps GBP Recovery

29 Jul 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained close to a three-week low on Tuesday as another bout of weakness in technology shares dampened market sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3228, slightly down from Tuesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) retained a firm footing on Tuesday as investors continued to seek the safety of the 'Greenback' amid a prolonged...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Bank of England and Eurozone GDP up Next

29 Jul 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate inched higher on Tuesday, recovering slightly after falling to a three-week low, although the absence of fresh UK economic data kept Sterling's gains in check. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1691, up marginally from the day's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) edged higher on Tuesday after slipping to multi-week lows against some counterparts at...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gave up its early gains on Monday, with Sterling unable to build on optimism surrounding the potential for a new ceasefire in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3311, down approximately 0.1% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) initially weakened on Monday as the US and Iran refrained from exchanging fire for a third night in a row, raising hopes that...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Slips as Lower Gas Prices Lift EUR

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate started the week on the back foot as easing concerns over Europe's energy outlook helped underpin the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1698, down slightly from Monday's opening levels. The Euro (EUR) found modest support on Monday after optimism surrounding a potential fresh US-Iran ceasefire prompted another sharp decline in...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: Energy Shock Pushes EUR/USD Below 1.14

27 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) fell below 1.1400 to three-week lows as surging oil and gas prices increased concerns over the Eurozone growth outlook. Escalating conflict between the US and Iran has strengthened the Dollar and left energy markets and bond yields as the dominant near-term drivers. EUR/USD Forecasts: Watching the energy complex UBS forecasts that the Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Battles to Hold 1.17

27 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) starts the new week near 1.17, with UK fiscal concerns and fragile bond markets offsetting some relief from the sharp Monday decline in oil prices. Pound Sterling was battling to hold the 1.1700 level on Monday morning as markets continued to assess the UK fiscal outlook and the implications of volatile energy prices. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Bank of England Ahead GBP/EUR traded...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: Potential for GBP Retreat to 1.3250

27 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to three-week lows near 1.3300 as renewed UK fiscal concerns combined with higher energy prices and a firmer US Dollar. Attention is now firmly on the gilt market, with Sterling likely to remain vulnerable if investors question the funding of the Burnham government’s early policy measures GBP/USD Forecasts: All eyes on UK bonds Goldman Sachs expects the Pound to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Outlook: Risk Aversion and Oil Prices Weigh on GBP

24 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell on Thursday as the escalating US-Iran conflict soured the market mood. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3318, down 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to favour safe-haven assets. Although markets had initially remained relatively resilient despite the escalating...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts