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Euro to Dollar Forecast: Strong Eurozone Growth Lifts EUR/USD above 1.15
31 Jul 2026 at 11 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: Strong Eurozone Growth Lifts EUR/USD above 1.15
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) extended its sharp recovery to around 1.1527 on Thursday evening, gaining 0.5% as weaker US growth and softer monthly inflation data triggered renewed Dollar selling.
The Euro’s domestic backdrop also improved after Eurozone growth exceeded expectations and German inflation accelerated, while Citi said the Federal Reserve’s latest guidance had reduced the risk of further...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: BoE Split Fails to Confirm GBP Breakout
31 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: BoE Split Fails to Confirm GBP Breakout
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) extended its sharp recovery to around 1.3464 on Thursday evening, gaining 0.7% as softer US inflation and a dovish interpretation of the Federal Reserve’s latest decision weighed on the Dollar.
Sterling received only limited support from a surprisingly divided Bank of England vote, while Barclays warned that month-end portfolio rebalancing could generate renewed Dollar demand...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Forecast: 1.17 Barrier Holds as BoE Hike Doubts Grow
31 Jul 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Forecast: 1.17 Barrier Holds as BoE Hike Doubts Grow
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) recovered to around €1.1680 on Thursday evening, although Sterling remained unable to regain the important 1.1700 level following the Bank of England’s latest policy announcement.
The BoE delivered a more divided vote than markets had expected, but MUFG and Rabobank both warned that the central bank’s wider message still suggested policymakers were prepared to wait before...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Falls Despite Hawkish Bank of England Vote
30 Jul 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Falls Despite Hawkish Bank of England Vote
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Hawkish BoE Split Offsets Softer USD
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
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Safe-Haven USD Demand Caps GBP Recovery
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
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Bank of England and Eurozone GDP up Next
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus
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
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Slips as Lower Gas Prices Lift EUR
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
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: Energy Shock Pushes EUR/USD Below 1.14
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