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Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro and Dollar on New Year's Eve
31 Dec 2025 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro and Dollar on New Year's Eve
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower against both the Euro (EUR) and US Dollar (USD) on New Year's Eve (Wednesday) as currency investors adjusted positions ahead of the final hours of 2025, keeping trading subdued and cautious.
At the time of writing, The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) was trading near $1.3436. Although the pair recovered from an earlier dip to $1.3426, it remained around 0.2% lower on the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Rate YEAR REVIEW: GBP/USD Gains 8% in 2025
31 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Rate YEAR REVIEW: GBP/USD Gains 8% in 2025
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) posted robust gains to 1.38 over the first half of the year, the strongest reading for over three years, as the dollar came under notable pressure.
The Pound was buffeted by fiscal concerns at times amid bouts of selling in UK bonds, but a 2022-style meltdown was avoided and there was a covering of short positions late in the year.
GBP/USD was unable to make further headway...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Exchange Rate 2025 REVIEW: First Annual Loss Since 2022
30 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Exchange Rate 2025 REVIEW: First Annual Loss Since 2022
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) posted significant losses for 2025 with a retreat to around 1.1450 from 1.2090 at the beginning of the year.
GBP/EUR did recover from 30-month lows below 1.13, but still posted the first annual loss since 2022 as the Euro found wider support.
Monetary policy will inevitably be a key element during 2026 with markets also wary over fiscal policy and geo-political...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: Jobless Claims Final Test for USD in 2025
30 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: Jobless Claims Final Test for USD in 2025
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded sideways on Tuesday as subdued end-of-year conditions kept price action tightly constrained.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3518, little changed from its opening level.
The US Dollar (USD) struggled to establish a clear direction on Tuesday, trading unevenly against most major peers as thin year-end liquidity magnified the impact of competing...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Recovers After Peace-Led EUR Rally
30 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Recovers After Peace-Led EUR Rally
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) dipped at the start of the week as renewed optimism over a potential Russia–Ukraine peace agreement lent support to the Euro, although Sterling later pared its losses.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading near €1.1466, having earlier slid to a one-week low of €1.1447.
The Euro (EUR) found support on Monday as tentative hopes of progress towards ending the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Exchange Rate 2025 REVIEW: EUR/USD Up Sharply in 2025
29 Dec 2025 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Exchange Rate 2025 REVIEW: EUR/USD Up Sharply in 2025
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) ends the year near 1.18, marking a sharp advance from levels close to 1.04 at the start of 2025 as the dollar posted broad losses.
The move reflected stronger confidence in Euro-Zone fundamentals alongside rising concern over US policy credibility and political risk.
Banks now look to whether these forces extend into 2026 or fade as markets reassess rate paths.
EUR/USD...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Near 1.18 as Fed Outlook Dominates
27 Dec 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Near 1.18 as Fed Outlook Dominates
The Euro to US Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) held near 1.1772 into the post-Christmas weekend, as the dollar remains under pressure despite solid US growth data.
Markets continue to focus on Fed policy expectations and concerns around central-bank independence rather than near-term activity indicators.
With long euro positioning elevated, the scope for further gains may depend on whether fresh catalysts emerge in...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Minutes Next Test for USD Direction
27 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Minutes Next Test for USD Direction
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has remained firm into the post-Christmas period, with the pair continuing to trade above the $1.35 handle as markets maintain expectations of US interest rate cuts next year.
At the time of writing, the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is trading at 1.34994, broadly consolidating recent gains after rallying strongly ahead of Christmas.
The US Dollar (USD) has stayed...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Supported Short-Term, Medium-Term Risks Remain
24 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Supported Short-Term, Medium-Term Risks Remain
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) touched eight-week highs above 1.1465 in thin pre-Christmas trading, supported by short covering amid reduced liquidity.
While Sterling has shown resilience, the move appears driven more by positioning than improving fundamentals.
Beyond year-end, banks still expect Euro strength and further BoE easing to weigh on the Pound into 2026.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: 8-Week Highs
The...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 11-Week Best on USD Retreat
24 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 11-Week Best on USD Retreat
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed above 1.3500, reaching 11-week highs, as broad dollar weakness continued to dominate global markets. The move reflects USD vulnerability rather than renewed Sterling strength, with thin liquidity amplifying gains. Attention now turns to whether resistance near 1.3580 caps the advance into year-end.
GBP/USD Forecasts: 11-Week Highs
The dollar has continued to lose ground...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts