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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds as Mixed US Data Halts USD Rally

25 Jun 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate recovered above the 1.32 level on Thursday after a flurry of US economic data painted a mixed picture of the world's largest economy. Revised figures showed first-quarter GDP growth was stronger than previously estimated, while weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level in several weeks, reinforcing the resilience of the labour market. However, consumer spending in...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Outperforms as Bond Market Concerns Ease

25 Jun 2026 at 3 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to its highest level in 10 months above 1.1620 as investors grew more confident that the transition to an Andy Burnham government will be orderly and fiscally disciplined. Sterling also benefited from easing UK bond yields and lower energy prices, while the Euro struggled to gain traction despite improving business confidence in Germany. GBP/EUR Forecasts: 10-Month...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Euro Hits 10-Month High

24 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate climbed to a ten-month high on Wednesday, as the common currency failed to capitalise on encouraging German data. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1599, having retreated from its earlier peak. The Euro (EUR) softened on Wednesday, even as fresh German data offered some encouragement. Germany’s latest IFO business climate index showed morale in the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Outlook: US Dollar Strengthens on Higher-for-Longer Rate Expectations

24 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained under pressure on Wednesday, with the US Dollar continuing to outperform its major counterparts. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3155, down around 0.4% compared with the start of the day's session. The US Dollar (USD) continued to strengthen on Wednesday, extending a rally that has seen the currency climb to its strongest levels in several...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: US Yield Surge Dominates Currency Markets

24 Jun 2026 at 2 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure near the 1.3200 level as strong US economic data and rising Treasury yields continue to underpin the Dollar. While Sterling has found support from hopes of a smoother political transition in the UK, investors remain focused on widening US-UK policy divergence and the prospect of further Federal Reserve tightening. GBP/USD Forecasts: Battle to Hold...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Lower Energy Prices, Political Stability Lift GBP

24 Jun 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) surged to seven-week highs above 1.1600 as investors welcomed signs of a smooth political transition following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. Hopes that Andy Burnham will move quickly to establish a credible economic team and maintain fiscal discipline helped ease market concerns, while lower energy prices provided an additional boost to Sterling. GBP/EUR...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Pressured by UK Services Contraction

23 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate struggled to find a clear direction on Tuesday as investors digested the latest PMI surveys from both the UK and the Eurozone. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1588, virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) came under pressure on Tuesday after the UK’s latest PMI surveys painted a gloomy picture of the domestic economy. June’s figures showed that the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish Fed Expectations Keep US Dollar Supported

23 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as investors reacted to the latest UK purchasing managers’ index data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3224, down roughly 0.2% compared with Tuesday's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) came under selling pressure on Tuesday after fresh survey data painted a weaker-than-expected picture of the UK economy. Markets had...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Burnham Succession Hopes Offset Strong USD

23 Jun 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered from 11-week lows near 1.3160 as hopes of a smooth leadership transition in the UK helped steady Sterling following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. Markets appeared encouraged by speculation that Andy Burnham could emerge as Labour leader without a prolonged contest, reducing immediate concerns over political uncertainty and fiscal policy. GBP/USD...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Starmer Resigns but Sterling Avoids Major Sell-Off

23 Jun 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) recovered from one-month lows near 1.1500 after markets reacted calmly to the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Pound Sterling stabilised as investors focused less on the leadership change itself and more on the implications for fiscal policy, government borrowing and the future direction of the UK economy under a new Labour leader. GBP/EUR Forecasts: Recovers from...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts