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Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms
25 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) failed to hold gains above 1.34, retreating after a volatile spike to 1.3480 as ongoing Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices kept markets on edge.
Despite brief optimism over potential de-escalation, renewed uncertainty and firmer energy prices have sustained demand for the US dollar, leaving Sterling vulnerable to further range-bound trading.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Unable...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Rate Forecast: GBP/EUR Sub-1.16
25 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Rate Forecast: GBP/EUR Sub-1.16
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is consolidating near 1.1560 after failing to break above the key 1.16 resistance level, with both currencies constrained by weak economic data and elevated energy risks.
While a pullback in UK bond yields has provided some near-term relief for Sterling, slowing services activity and rising stagflation concerns on both sides of the Channel are limiting upside momentum.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Euro Exchange Rate Flat as Growth Concerns Offset Rate Hike Bets
24 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound Euro Exchange Rate Flat as Growth Concerns Offset Rate Hike Bets
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved within a tight range on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest PMI releases from both the UK and the Eurozone.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1563, having fluctuated modestly since the start of the session.
The Pound traded without a clear trend as investors assessed the UK’s latest PMI readings for March.
The figures provided an early indication...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling
24 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate softened on Tuesday following the release of downbeat UK business activity data.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3401, down approximately 0.2% from the day’s opening levels.
The Pound slipped as investors reacted to the UK’s latest flash PMI readings, which pointed to a notable slowdown in private sector growth.
Figures from S&P Global indicated...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Market Swings Drive GBP Volatility
24 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Market Swings Drive GBP Volatility
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) traded in a volatile range, holding around 1.1550 after briefly testing the 1.16 level, as sharp swings in UK bond yields dominated market sentiment.
While higher yields have offered intermittent support to Sterling, analysts warn that rising borrowing costs and energy-driven uncertainty could undermine the Pound if financial market stress intensifies.
GBP/EUR Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease
24 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.34 after sliding to three-month lows near 1.3260, as a temporary easing in geopolitical tensions helped stabilise risk sentiment.
However, with energy markets still volatile and central bank expectations shifting rapidly, analysts warn that Sterling remains vulnerable to renewed downside if oil prices surge again or risk appetite deteriorates.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rises on Hopes of De-Escalation
23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rises on Hopes of De-Escalation
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate ticked up on Monday as shifting developments in the Middle East injected fresh volatility into currency markets.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading close to €1.1565, marking a gain of 0.3% on the day.
The Pound edged higher as renewed tensions in the Middle East injected fresh uncertainty into global markets.
Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump warned that...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate
23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under notable pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3263, down roughly 0.6% compared to the start of the session.
The US Dollar rallied sharply at the beginning of the week, benefiting from a flight to safety as geopolitical risks escalated.
Investor sentiment...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Volatile as ECB Turns Hawkish
23 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: EUR/USD Volatile as ECB Turns Hawkish
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) remained volatile as surging energy prices and a more hawkish European Central Bank stance reshaped market expectations.
While the Euro briefly rebounded after the ECB signalled concern over inflation risks, elevated oil and gas prices continue to underpin the US dollar, leaving EUR/USD vulnerable to further downside in the near term.
EUR/USD Forecasts: ECB takes...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Yield Spike Fails to Sustain GBP Rally
23 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Yield Spike Fails to Sustain GBP Rally
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell back toward 1.3300 after a sharp post-BoE rally, as a surge in UK bond yields and renewed energy price shocks triggered a fresh bout of Sterling volatility.
While higher yields initially supported the Pound, a sharp sell-off in gilts and deteriorating risk sentiment have raised concerns that tightening financial conditions could weigh heavily on the UK economy and limit...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts