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GBP/USD Forecast: US Jobs Data and Geopolitics in Focus

1 Apr 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Toni Johnson

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

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

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

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebound Amid US Growth Fears

1 Apr 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded slightly above 1.3200 after sliding to four-month lows near 1.3160, as markets weighed growing concerns over the US economic outlook. While a recovery in risk appetite has provided some support to Sterling, ongoing energy market volatility and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy continue to limit the scope for sustained gains. GBP/USD Forecasts: Attempts to Rally...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rises as Peace Hopes Weigh on Dollar

31 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved higher on Tuesday, buoyed by renewed optimism that tensions in the Middle East could ease. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3239, up around 0.4% compared to the day’s opening levels. The US Dollar came under pressure as markets responded to mounting speculation that the US and Iran may be edging toward a diplomatic resolution. Reports...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Edges Higher after GDP and CPI Data

31 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate inched up on Tuesday as investors reacted to the latest UK growth figures and Eurozone inflation reading. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1522, marking a gain of roughly 0.2% on the session. The Pound edged higher, even as the UK’s final fourth quarter growth figures confirmed a modest 0.1% expansion at the end of 2025. Sterling drew some support from a...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Slips as Central Bank Uncertainty Grows

31 Mar 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) dipped to three-week lows near 1.1510 before stabilising, as rising economic concerns and shifting central bank expectations weighed on Sterling. While easing expectations for an imminent ECB rate hike offered some support, growing fears over a prolonged energy shock and its impact on the UK economy continue to pressure the Pound. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Dips to 3-Week Lows The...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Oil Price Surge Drives USD Strength, GBP Weakness

31 Mar 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped toward 1.3230, hovering close to three-month lows, as rising energy prices and escalating Middle East tensions continue to favour the US dollar. With geopolitical risks underpinning safe-haven demand and markets bracing for key US labour data, Sterling remains vulnerable to further downside in the near term. GBP/USD Forecasts: Near 3-Month Lows The dollar secured...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as Middle East Tensions Escalate

30 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped to its lowest level in a fortnight on Monday, as escalating geopolitical tensions dampened market sentiment and drove demand for safer assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3229, down roughly 0.2% on the day. The US Dollar firmed at the beginning of the week, supported by a cautious market mood as investors gravitated towards safer assets amid rising...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Listless

30 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate wobbled on Monday as investors assessed a mixed set of economic releases from both Germany and the wider Eurozone. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR hovered near €1.1515, having traded within a tight range throughout the session. The Euro traded without a clear trajectory as investors weighed the latest batch of Eurozone economic releases. Initial figures from Germany revealed a...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts