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Pound to Euro Rises on Ukraine Tensions
11 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rises on Ukraine Tensions
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) strengthened on Wednesday, with Sterling proving resilient despite lingering UK political uncertainty while renewed Russia-related tensions weighed on the single currency.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1510, up almost 0.4% on the session.
The Pound advanced against the Euro even as doubts persisted over the stability of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Retreats After Upbeat US Jobs Report
11 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Retreats After Upbeat US Jobs Report
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower on Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report triggered a rebound in the US Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering near 1.3657, easing back from an earlier session high of 1.3707 as the Greenback regained momentum.
The US Dollar initially opened on a softer footing but reversed course sharply following the release of January’s non-farm...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Above $1.37 Ahead of High Risk NFP
11 Feb 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Above $1.37 Ahead of High Risk NFP
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is trading above 1.3700 as a softer US dollar offsets lingering UK political risk, with markets turning their focus to the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report.
Sterling has drawn support from easing gilt yields and stabilising risk sentiment, but the next directional move in GBP/USD is likely to hinge on whether US labour market data reinforces or challenges expectations for...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Rebound as Starmer "Avoids Exit"
11 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Rebound as Starmer "Avoids Exit"
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has rebounded from two-week lows below 1.1450 as immediate fears of a leadership crisis around Prime Minister Keir Starmer eased, helping Sterling recover alongside a sharp pullback in UK bond yields.
While political tensions remain elevated ahead of February’s by-election and May’s local elections, stabilising gilt markets and firmer UK retail data have allowed GBP/EUR to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Drifts Near $1.36
10 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Drifts Near $1.36
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to gain momentum on Tuesday, with renewed political uncertainty in the UK weighing on Sterling sentiment.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3679, down close to 0.2% on the session as investors remained cautious.
The Pound stayed on the back foot as markets continued to digest a turbulent period for the UK government. Confidence was shaken by the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
UK Political Risk Weighs on Pound to Euro
10 Feb 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK UK Political Risk Weighs on Pound to Euro
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) drifted lower on Tuesday as persistent political uncertainty in the UK continued to weigh on Sterling sentiment.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1464, down roughly 0.2% on the session as investors remained cautious.
The Pound traded on the defensive throughout the day as questions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership lingered. Confidence in...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Rate Forecast: GBP Pressured by UK Bond Rout, US Jobs Data
10 Feb 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Rate Forecast: GBP Pressured by UK Bond Rout, US Jobs Data
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is navigating a fragile balance as rising UK bond yields, mounting political pressure on Prime Minister Starmer and crucial US labour market data converge to drive near-term direction.
With gilt yields hitting fresh 2026 highs and investors bracing for delayed US jobs figures, Sterling is holding above 1.35 but remains vulnerable to sharp volatility on both sides of the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Steadies as "Starmer Going Nowhere"
10 Feb 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Steadies as "Starmer Going Nowhere"
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is under renewed pressure as UK political risk re-enters the spotlight, with mounting speculation over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership weighing on Sterling sentiment and unsettling gilt markets.
A dovish Bank of England pivot has compounded the pressure, leaving the Pound vulnerable as investors reassess fiscal credibility and rate-cut risks.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Dip to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Supported Amid Yen Strength, Jobs Doubts
9 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Supported Amid Yen Strength, Jobs Doubts
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) found modest support at the start of the week, with the pair steadying as doubts over the outlook for US employment weighed on the Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3652, up around 0.3% from Monday’s opening levels as investors grew increasingly cautious ahead of key US labour market data.
The US Dollar struggled to find momentum as confidence...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rate Slides as UK Politics Unsettle Markets
9 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rate Slides as UK Politics Unsettle Markets
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) opened the week on the back foot, with mounting political uncertainty in the UK weighing on demand for Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading close to €1.1471, marking a decline of around 0.4% from Monday’s opening levels and pushing the pair back towards recent lows.
Sterling came under pressure after fresh signs of instability within the UK government...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts