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GBP/USD Forecast: UK Jobs Data Could Decide Pound Sterling's Next Move

19 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate made little headway at the start of the week, with investors reluctant to take significant positions ahead of several important UK economic releases. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3321, broadly unchanged from Monday’s opening levels. Sterling struggled to find a clear direction on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for UK...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Nears €1.19

19 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved higher on Monday, with the single currency coming under pressure following a weekend of violent unrest across France. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading near €1.1890, marking a gain of approximately 0.3% since the start of Monday's session. The Euro (EUR) came under fresh selling pressure on Monday as civil unrest across France added to concerns over the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Price Forecast: Energy Fears Push EUR/USD Towards 1.10

19 Oct 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has recovered above 1.1200 after falling to 17-month lows below 1.1120, but elevated energy prices and French fiscal concerns continue to weigh on the single currency. Société Générale forecasts a decline towards 1.10 before a recovery next year, although the bank believes much of the bad news may already be reflected in the Euro's valuation. EUR/USD Forecasts: Energy...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: GBP Rebounds from 10-Month Lows but Risks Build

19 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has staged a sharp recovery from 10-month lows below 1.3140, but renewed equity-market losses have exposed Sterling to further volatility. UBS sees scope for a longer-term advance towards 1.41, arguing that Dollar positioning has become increasingly stretched, while expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and the UK's October Budget leave the near-term outlook...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Rally Faces October Budget Test

19 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound-to-Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to fresh 16-month highs above 1.1850 as French debt concerns, stronger UK growth and continued Sterling buying pushed the pair higher. ING sees scope for gains towards 1.22 if Eurozone risks intensify, but Société Générale considers the rally an opportunity to sell the Pound, warning that tighter UK fiscal policy and stretched valuations could undermine Sterling next...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Bounces from 1.3137 as Dollar Retreats

18 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

Pound Sterling Reprieve as Dollar Slides, GBP/USD Rebounds from 2026 Low The US Dollar posted sharp gains after the latest US inflation data, but there was a significant reversal later in the session as Treasury yields fell and a fresh technology-sector sell-off hit global risk sentiment. The move continued into Asian trading, allowing the Pound to recover sharply against the US currency. Stronger-than-expected UK GDP...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Sterling Eyes 1.19 after GDP Surprise

18 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

Global Turbulence Fails to Derail Pound, GBP/EUR Holds Near 16-Month Highs The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate maintained a firm overall tone at the end of the week, holding close to 16-month highs after briefly retreating during Thursday's risk-off trading. GBP/EUR had climbed above 1.1850 before slipping back as a sharp sell-off in global technology stocks triggered fresh demand for government bonds and...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs Above 1.32 on UK GDP Beat

16 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

Pound Sterling advanced against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the latest UK GDP figures offered a more encouraging picture of the domestic economy than markets had anticipated. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD exchange rate was trading at around $1.3258, up approximately 0.5% from Thursday's opening levels. Better-than-expected growth figures gave the Pound (GBP) a lift on Thursday, with fresh data...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Steady as Dollar Weakness Offers EUR Rates Relief

15 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate was little changed on Thursday, with a retreat in the US Dollar helping the single currency recover some ground following its recent decline. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1820, broadly in line with levels seen at the beginning of Thursday's session. A softer US Dollar (USD) provided some respite for the Euro (EUR) on Thursday, allowing...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Bounces as US Treasury Yields Retreat

15 Oct 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded towards 1.3250 after falling to 16-week lows near 1.3160 following hotter-than-expected US inflation data. Stronger UK GDP and a retreat in US Treasury yields helped Sterling recover, although persistent underlying US price pressures have reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. GBP/USD Forecasts: Rebound from 16-Week Lows The Pound to Dollar...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts