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Euro to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Weak US Jobs Data Puts Fed Outlook in Focus
6 Jul 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Weak US Jobs Data Puts Fed Outlook in Focus
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has stabilised above the 1.14 level after weaker-than-expected US jobs data prompted investors to reassess expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
While the softer labour market report has eased some of the Dollar's recent momentum, analysts remain divided over whether the pause is temporary or the start of a broader reversal.
EUR/USD Forecasts: Fed...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Chancellor Appointment in Focus as GBP Recovers
6 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Chancellor Appointment in Focus as GBP Recovers
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered to two-week highs near 1.3380 as investors continued to unwind bearish Sterling positions following signs of a smoother UK political transition.
Attention is now shifting towards Andy Burnham's expected appointment of a new Chancellor, a decision widely seen as the next major test of market confidence in UK fiscal policy.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Waiting for the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Rally Faces BoE Reality Check
6 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Rally Faces BoE Reality Check
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has retreated modestly after climbing to a 12-month high near 1.1700, with investors taking profits following an extended Sterling rally.
While optimism surrounding the UK's political transition has continued to support the Pound, attention is increasingly shifting towards the economic priorities of an expected Andy Burnham government and the implications of a more cautious...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade After Payrolls Shock
4 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade After Payrolls Shock
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-week highs above 1.3380 after a much weaker-than-expected US jobs report prompted investors to sharply scale back expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike.
The disappointing payrolls data triggered broad Dollar selling, while speculation over possible Japanese intervention in the yen added further pressure to the US currency.
GBP/USD Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Exchange Rate Surges to 17-Month High After Inflation Surprise
4 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Exchange Rate Surges to 17-Month High After Inflation Surprise
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) surged to a 17-month high near 1.1690 after softer-than-expected Eurozone inflation reinforced expectations that the European Central Bank may slow the pace of further tightening.
Cooling price pressures across the single-currency bloc have undermined the Euro, while continued short covering and fading UK political concerns have helped Sterling extend its rally.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges as Weak US Payrolls Sinks USD
2 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges as Weak US Payrolls Sinks USD
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate rallied strongly on Thursday after weaker-than-expected US labour market data sparked a broad selloff in the 'Greenback'.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3360, up around 0.6% compared with Thursday's opening levels.
The US Dollar (USD) came under heavy pressure on Thursday following the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report from...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rate Hits Fresh One-Year High
2 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rate Hits Fresh One-Year High
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate climbed to a fresh one-year high on Thursday, as easing UK political uncertainty and shifting central bank expectations lifted the pairing.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1689, up around 0.2% on the day. The pairing had earlier reached €1.1696, marking its strongest level in over a year.
The Pound (GBP) pushed higher on Thursday as markets took a more upbeat...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Soars After US NFP MIss
2 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Soars After US NFP MIss
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-week highs above 1.3370 after a much weaker-than-expected US jobs report triggered broad-based Dollar selling.
US non-farm payrolls increased by just 57,000 in June, well below forecasts of 114,000, while May's gain was revised sharply lower to 129,000 from 172,000.
The disappointing figures have prompted investors to scale back expectations of further...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Can GBP Extend Its Break Above 1.1620?
2 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Can GBP Extend Its Break Above 1.1620?
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has climbed to a fresh 10-month high above 1.1620 as investors continue to scale back concerns over the UK's political transition.
Andy Burnham's commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline has helped calm gilt markets, while softer Eurozone inflation and a weaker economic outlook have continued to weigh on the Euro, leaving Sterling in its strongest position against the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Forecast: Sintra Comments Keep Dollar Supported Ahead of Payrolls
2 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Sintra Comments Keep Dollar Supported Ahead of Payrolls
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear trend on Wednesday as investors assessed fresh commentary from senior central bank officials.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands at approximately $1.3274, broadly unchanged from the beginning of Wednesday's session.
The US Dollar (USD) edged higher on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh addressed delegates at the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts