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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes After Sharp UK Inflation Drop
17 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes After Sharp UK Inflation Drop
Pound Sterling reversed earlier gains as UK inflation fell sharply, dragging the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) back to 1.3326 despite continued doubts over the dollar outlook.
The data has effectively sealed a BoE rate cut this week, limiting Pound support.
Traders are now focused on whether the BoE validates expectations for further easing next year.
GBP/USD Forecasts: 8-Week Best Fades
The Pound to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Lower as Sterling Relief Fades
17 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Lower as Sterling Relief Fades
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) fell to 1.1372 (-0.48%) as softer UK inflation cemented expectations of a Bank of England rate cut this week.
The CPI miss has undercut recent Sterling resilience, with markets now focused on how dovish Thursday’s guidance proves to be.
Any further downside will hinge on whether the BoE signals additional easing into 2026.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: 1.1400 Handle Lost
The Pound...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/EUR Exchange Rate Rallies amid Sterling Data Boost
16 Dec 2025 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/EUR Exchange Rate Rallies amid Sterling Data Boost
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) rebounded on Tuesday, recovering from a 13-day low as stronger-than-expected UK data breathed fresh life into Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1411, up nearly 0.3% on the day.
The Pound (GBP) climbed on Tuesday after the UK’s latest labour market figures proved less concerning than markets had feared.
While the data confirmed that...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Rallies as US Labour Data Softens
16 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Rallies as US Labour Data Softens
The Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged on Tuesday, hitting a two-month high as a run of stronger-than-expected UK data fuelled demand for Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3427, up roughly 0.4% on the day, although it had eased slightly from an earlier two-month peak of $1.3451.
The Pound (GBP) climbed despite fresh signs that the UK labour market is cooling. While the latest...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Tests Top Before Fed, BoE Risks
16 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Tests Top Before Fed, BoE Risks
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged up to around 1.3385 as the dollar softened ahead of a packed week of US and UK events.
A clear break above last week’s highs near 1.3430 is needed to unlock stronger bullish momentum, but thin year-end liquidity risks choppy trading.
Focus now turns to US jobs data and Thursday’s BoE decision for direction.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Creep Towards 1.3400
The dollar...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Are GBP Bears at Risk of Short Squeeze This Week?
16 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Are GBP Bears at Risk of Short Squeeze This Week?
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) steadied near 1.14 after finding support above 1.1380, setting up a critical week dominated by the Bank of England’s rate decision.
A cut to 3.75% is widely expected, but heavy speculative short positioning leaves the Pound vulnerable to a sharp squeeze on any positive surprise.
The tone of guidance from Governor Bailey will be key in determining whether Sterling stabilises...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Steady Ahead of UK Jobs, PMIs
15 Dec 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Steady Ahead of UK Jobs, PMIs
The Pound-to-Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) drifted lower at the start of the week as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of several potentially market-moving data releases.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was hovering around €1.1391, little changed from Monday’s opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to find direction on Monday, with traders reluctant to commit ahead of a busy run of UK economic data and an...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Supported by Dovish Fed Expectations
15 Dec 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Supported by Dovish Fed Expectations
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged higher at the start of the week, buoyed by an improvement in overall market sentiment which lent support to the pairing.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3381, up roughly 0.2% from its opening levels during the European session.
The US Dollar (USD) opened the week on the back foot as a brighter market mood reduced demand for the safe-haven...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Near 1.18 as Fed Uncertainty Dominates
15 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Near 1.18 as Fed Uncertainty Dominates
The Euro to US Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) jumped to two-month highs above 1.1750 after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected rate cut but revealed deeper internal divisions.
Markets read the split vote and Powell’s data-dependent tone as a negative for the dollar, keeping the euro supported. Attention now turns to the Fed’s 2026 path and uncertainty over Powell’s successor.
EUR/USD Forecasts: Fed...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Break Out of the 1.33 Range?
15 Dec 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Break Out of the 1.33 Range?
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) retreated from seven-week highs above 1.34 after weak UK GDP data reinforced expectations of a December BoE rate cut.
The setback has shifted focus firmly to next week’s policy decision and the likely vote split.
Near-term GBP outlook now hinges on BoE guidance versus continued dollar softness after the Fed’s latest cut.
GBP/USD Forecasts: BoE up next
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CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts