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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

Pound Sterling Forecast: Andy Burnham Focus as GBP Holds Near Multi-Week Lows

22 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded unevenly on Monday, hovering just above an 11-week low as Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as Labour leader. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3221, leaving the pairing virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) opened Monday’s European session on weaker footing, as investors prepared for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down as Labour...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Rate Steady as Markets Digest Starmer Resignation

22 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved within a tight band on Monday, with traders largely unmoved by UK political developments following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation announcement. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was changing hands near €1.1538, showing little deviation from the opening levels of the session. Sterling traded without a clear direction at the start of the week after Keir Starmer...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Hawkish Fed Pushes EUR to 11-Week Lows

22 Jun 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) remains under pressure after the Federal Reserve delivered a more hawkish-than-expected policy update, reinforcing expectations that US interest rates could rise again before the end of 2026. Although EUR/USD has stabilised after testing 11-week lows below 1.1450, investors remain focused on whether the Fed's inflation concerns or the ECB's tightening cycle will prove...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Recover After Burnham's By-Election Win?

22 Jun 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure after falling to two-month lows below 1.3200, as investors weighed a hawkish Federal Reserve against growing political uncertainty in the UK. Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has intensified speculation over the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, adding a fresh source of uncertainty for Sterling at a time when markets are...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Under Pressure After BoE Pause, Makerfield Result

22 Jun 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped to 20-day lows near 1.1520 after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged and markets digested the political implications of Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election. While Sterling recovered modestly from its lows, investors remain cautious as expectations for future Bank of England tightening continue to fade and attention shifts towards the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Outlook: Why the USD Is Winning the Central Bank Battle

19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to two-month lows near 1.3200 as investors reacted to a growing divergence between Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy expectations. While both central banks left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Federal Reserve struck a notably hawkish tone and signalled a greater willingness to tighten policy if inflation remains elevated, while the Bank of...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Fading Rate Hike Expectations Weigh on GBP

19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has recovered modestly to around 1.1540 after initially falling to 20-day lows following the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. Pound Sterling remains vulnerable to political uncertainty following Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, although the absence of any immediate leadership challenge has helped limit further...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP

18 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled to a ten-day low on Thursday as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and continued to price in uncertainty around the UK outlook. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3294, down close to 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) advanced on Thursday, building on a sharp rally from the previous evening after the Federal Reserve...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts