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GBP/USD Forecast: Could Rising UK Unemployment Push Sterling Lower?

14 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell on Monday, with expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this week lending support to the ‘Greenback’. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3473, down 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) gained ground on Monday as traders moved into the ‘Greenback’ ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement on Wednesday evening. The...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Hits Two-Week Best as Dollar Pressures Euro

14 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate advanced on Monday, reaching a two-week high as the stronger US Dollar (USD) put pressure on the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1681, representing a 0.2% gain on the day. The Euro (EUR) weakened on Monday, with the single currency vulnerable to gains in the US Dollar due to their strong inverse relationship. The US Dollar strengthened ahead...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: September Fed Hike Could Decide USD Outlook

14 Sep 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) held close to 1.1600 last week despite another surge in US Treasury yields, with markets now focused squarely on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and this week's crucial policy decision. A September rate hike is increasingly expected, but the bigger question for the Dollar is whether the Fed can ultimately deliver the tightening cycle already priced into markets. EUR/USD...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: 19-Year High Gilt Yields Put BoE in Focus

14 Sep 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has remained close to 1.3500 as investors prepare for a crucial Bank of England decision following another surge in UK borrowing costs. Stronger UK growth has helped Sterling resist selling pressure, but markets may be vulnerable to a reassessment if the BoE pushes back against expectations for three or more rate hikes over the coming year. GBP/USD Forecasts: BoE Rate...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Big Call for Bank of England

14 Sep 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has remained close to 1.1650 ahead of a pivotal Bank of England meeting, with Governor Andrew Bailey facing the difficult task of balancing elevated inflation risks against softer underlying economic pressures. Markets are pricing an aggressive tightening cycle through 2027, leaving Sterling vulnerable if the BoE signals that investors have gone too far. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Big...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US CPI Keeps Fed on Hawkish Path

11 Sep 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has battled to hold the 1.3500 level after much stronger-than-expected UK GDP data provided Sterling with fresh support. July growth comfortably beat forecasts, but the Pound remains constrained by an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook, with markets now heavily pricing a US rate hike next week. GBP/USD Forecasts: Battle around 1.35 The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD)...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: UK Economy Beats Expectations, GBP Rebounds

11 Sep 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) rebounded towards 1.1655 after unexpectedly strong UK growth data provided Sterling with some relief following a difficult week. July GDP expanded by 0.4%, comfortably beating expectations, but the Pound remains caught between evidence of a resilient domestic economy and persistent concerns over elevated gilt yields, fiscal policy and energy prices. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Rebound...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Rate Holds €1.16 as ECB Rate Hike Fails to Lift EUR

10 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate was largely unchanged on Thursday, with Sterling holding its ground despite the European Central Bank (ECB) delivering its latest interest rate hike. At the time of writing, the GBP/EUR exchange rate was trading at around €1.1639, almost unchanged from Thursday’s opening levels. The Euro (EUR) struggled to gain traction on Thursday after the European Central Bank concluded...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Can Pound Sterling Hold $1.35 if UK Growth Stalls?

10 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Thursday as markets prepared for a pair of high-impact UK and US data releases due on Friday. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3550, leaving the pairing virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) was little changed on Thursday, with a lack of new UK economic releases keeping Sterling confined to a relatively tight trading...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rate Retreats after Strong US PPI

10 Sep 2026 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate lost ground on Thursday afternoon as stronger US producer-price data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. GBP/USD had traded above 1.3550 earlier in the session, but slipped back towards 1.3530 after the US data, leaving the pair down around 0.15% on the day. Sterling has nevertheless remained relatively resilient despite renewed pressure across global...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts