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Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Struggles as Energy Prices Surge
7 Apr 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Struggles as Energy Prices Surge
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) struggled to hold above 1.16, as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on the Euro.
With oil markets driving short-term direction and concerns over weaker terms of trade intensifying, EUR/USD faces downside risks before a potential recovery later in the year.
EUR/USD Forecasts: It's all about energy
MUFG sees the risk of renewed Euro to Dollar...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Short-Term Bounce, Medium-Term Headwinds
7 Apr 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Short-Term Bounce, Medium-Term Headwinds
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered slightly after sliding to four-month lows near 1.3160, as markets assessed whether Sterling can remain resilient amid rising economic risks.
While expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts could weaken the dollar over time, concerns over UK growth and the impact of higher energy prices continue to limit the Pound’s upside.
GBP/USD Forecasts: UK...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Downside GBP Risks Build
7 Apr 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Downside GBP Risks Build
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped to four-week lows below 1.1450, as markets questioned Bank of England rate-hike expectations and reassessed the UK’s economic outlook.
With yields retreating and policymakers pushing back against tightening bets, Sterling faces growing downside risks, especially as the European Central Bank turns more alert to inflation pressures.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: BoE protest
MUFG...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rebounds but US Dollar Supported by Strong Jobs
6 Apr 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rebounds but US Dollar Supported by Strong Jobs
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dropped sharply last week after comments from US President Donald Trump reignited market concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at 1.32367, up 0.38% on the day as markets stabilised following last week’s volatility.
The US Dollar rallied sharply late last week, rebounding as investor sentiment soured following fresh comments...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Holds Near €1.14
6 Apr 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Holds Near €1.14
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged lower late last week as markets reacted to renewed volatility following fresh remarks from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around 1.1466, up 0.08% on UK Easter Bank Holiday Monday with the pairing holding close to the €1.14 handle after recent choppy movement.
The Pound weakened as UK government bond yields moved...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds as USD Slips on Iran Hopes
2 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds as USD Slips on Iran Hopes
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded above 1.3300 after hitting four-month lows near 1.3150, as easing geopolitical tensions weakened the US dollar and lifted risk appetite.
However, with uncertainty still high and the Bank of England pushing back against rate-hike expectations, Sterling’s recovery remains fragile.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Bounces from 4-Month Lows
After a torrid trading day on Tuesday,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Falls as Rate-Hike Bets Fade
2 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Falls as Rate-Hike Bets Fade
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) dropped to four-week lows below 1.1450, as markets reassessed expectations for Bank of England rate hikes and shifted toward a more cautious outlook for Sterling.
With weaker UK data, falling energy prices, and increasingly hawkish European Central Bank rhetoric, the balance of risks is tilting against the Pound in the near term.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Slides to 4-Week Lows
The...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: US Jobs Data and Geopolitics in Focus
1 Apr 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Toni Johnson
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: US Jobs Data and Geopolitics in Focus
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate advanced on Wednesday, supported by improving sentiment surrounding the situation in the Middle East.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3306, up roughly 0.6% compared to the start of the session.
The US Dollar lost ground as easing geopolitical tensions reduced demand for the safe-haven currency.
Markets were buoyed by signs that relations between the US...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rate Rebounds as Yield Pressures Ease
1 Apr 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rate Rebounds as Yield Pressures Ease
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from a near one-month low as optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Middle East helped to push UK bond yields lower.
At the time of writing, the pair was trading at €1.1468, up 0.2% on the day.
The Pound (GBP) edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from recent softness as a decline in UK bond yields offered support to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Energy Shock and Weak Data Weigh on GBP
1 Apr 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Energy Shock and Weak Data Weigh on GBP
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped below 1.1500 to three-week lows, as growing doubts over UK economic resilience weighed on Sterling.
Although easing bond yields and stronger equities provided some support, rising energy prices and concerns over growth and fiscal pressures continue to cloud the Pound’s outlook.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: 3-Week Lows
Nomura maintains a negative stance on the Pound with an...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts