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Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain
19 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate saw choppy movement on Thursday, recovering some ground after the previous session’s losses as markets reacted to policy decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3351, having bounced from earlier lows but remaining below its levels from the day before.
The Pound initially traded without clear direction,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Euro Flat after Bank of England
19 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound Euro Flat after Bank of England
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained rangebound on Thursday as both the Bank of England and the European Central Bank concluded their latest policy meetings.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1581, broadly unchanged from the start of the session.
The Pound edged higher after the Bank of England opted to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% at its March meeting.
The outcome was...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Energy Shock Weighs Ahead of BoE Call
19 Mar 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Energy Shock Weighs Ahead of BoE Call
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) edged lower toward 1.1565 as rising energy prices and weaker risk appetite weighed on Sterling ahead of key Bank of England and ECB rate decisions.
With markets bracing for central bank guidance and heightened inflation risks from the latest energy shock, the Pound’s recent resilience is being tested amid growing concerns over UK fundamentals.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Drifting...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Sub 1.33 on FED Powell Warning
19 Mar 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Sub 1.33 on FED Powell Warning
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held below 1.33, trading near 1.3289 as markets reacted to Wednesday's key Federal Reserve meeting.
A modest retreat in oil prices has eased pressure on Sterling, but with central bank guidance and energy risks still in focus, traders remain wary of renewed dollar strength.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Held Below 1.34
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate maintained a firm tone...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound and Euro Rangebound as Policy Announcements Loom
18 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound and Euro Rangebound as Policy Announcements Loom
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, as investors held off from making decisive moves ahead of key central bank announcements.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR hovered around €1.1573, showing little meaningful movement from the start of the session.
The Pound traded sideways, with a lack of fresh UK economic data leaving Sterling without clear direction.
In the absence of...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
18 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved little on Wednesday, with traders opting for caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD hovered around $1.3358, showing minimal movement from the start of the session.
The US Dollar remained confined to a tight range during European trading hours, as investors held back from making significant moves ahead...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Stalls Below 1.16 Ahead of BoE Decision
18 Mar 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Stalls Below 1.16 Ahead of BoE Decision
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) held steady around 1.1580, struggling to break above the key 1.1600 resistance level as markets await crucial guidance from the Bank of England and ECB.
With energy prices still elevated and economic uncertainty high, traders are focused on central bank rhetoric to determine whether Sterling can extend gains or face renewed downside pressure.
GBP/EUR Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.33 Reclaimed but Upside Limited
18 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.33 Reclaimed but Upside Limited
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded from three-month lows near 1.3230, climbing back above 1.3300 as the US dollar lost momentum amid a partial retreat in energy prices.
Despite the recovery, gains remain fragile with oil still elevated and markets braced for continued volatility, leaving Sterling vulnerable to renewed downside if geopolitical tensions escalate again.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Rebound from...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rangebound Ahead of BoE and ECB
17 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rangebound Ahead of BoE and ECB
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded sideways on Tuesday, with markets largely shrugging off weak German data as attention shifted to upcoming central bank announcements.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR hovered around €1.1582, having moved within a tight range throughout the session.
The Pound traded in a narrow range, with a lack of fresh UK economic releases leaving Sterling directionless.
Investor...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Steady after Reeves Growth Plan as Dollar Drifts Lower
17 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Steady after Reeves Growth Plan as Dollar Drifts Lower
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate ticked higher on Tuesday, supported by a generally constructive tone in global markets.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3334, slightly firmer than at the start of the session.
The US Dollar continued to edge down, extending its recent pullback as demand for safe-haven assets eased.
The ‘Greenback’ came under pressure at the start of the week as...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts