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Pound to Euro: GBP Rises as French Borrowing Costs Surge
22 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro: GBP Rises as French Borrowing Costs Surge
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate extended its recent gains on Thursday, with mounting concerns about France's public finances continuing to weigh on the single currency.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1928, edging higher during the session and remaining within reach of the €1.2000 level.
The Euro (EUR) remained under pressure on Thursday as France's worsening fiscal position...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Tests 1.34 as Yield Demand Builds
22 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Tests 1.34 as Yield Demand Builds
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed towards five-week highs around 1.3400 as stronger UK inflation reinforces expectations of a November Bank of England rate hike.
Pound Sterling continues to attract yield-driven buying, while the Dollar has struggled to capitalise on elevated US interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, leaving analysts looking for a potential extension of the Pound's...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP 16-Month High as BoE Rate Hike Looms
22 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP 16-Month High as BoE Rate Hike Looms
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has surged to fresh 16-month highs near 1.1930 as stronger UK inflation reinforced expectations of a November Bank of England rate hike.
Pound Sterling has also benefited from improving sentiment towards UK growth and continued concerns over French public finances, with investors now looking towards resistance at 1.1965 and the psychologically important 1.2000 level.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Leads G7 as BoE Rate Hike Bets Build
21 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Leads G7 as BoE Rate Hike Bets Build
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed towards four-week highs around 1.3400 as stronger UK employment and inflation figures reinforce expectations of a November Bank of England rate hike.
Pound Sterling has outperformed its major peers, while concerns over the US artificial-intelligence investment boom continue to limit Dollar demand despite elevated American yields.
GBP/USD Forecasts: 4-Week...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast: Strong UK Jobs, Inflation Fuel GBP Rally
21 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast: Strong UK Jobs, Inflation Fuel GBP Rally
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) surged to 17-month highs around 1.1930 after stronger-than-expected UK inflation reinforced expectations of a November Bank of England rate hike.
Pound Sterling has also benefited from surprisingly resilient employment data, while mounting French fiscal concerns and renewed selling in government bonds have kept the Euro under pressure.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: 17-Month High
The...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: UK Inflation Surprise Pushes GBP/USD towards $1.34
21 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: UK Inflation Surprise Pushes GBP/USD towards $1.34
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gained ground on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected UK inflation figures reinforced expectations of further Bank of England (BoE) interest rate increases.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3394, edging higher during the session and approaching the $1.3400 level.
Sterling found support after the latest UK consumer price index (CPI) revealed...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rate Nears €1.20 for First Time in 17 Months
21 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rate Nears €1.20 for First Time in 17 Months
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate climbed to a fresh 17-month high on Thursday, with stronger-than-expected UK inflation figures reinforcing expectations of further Bank of England (BoE) interest rate increases.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1940, up approximately 0.3% on the day and at its strongest level since May 2025.
The Pound (GBP) extended its recent gains after September's UK inflation...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Nears Best Exchange Rate in Over Two Years
20 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Nears Best Exchange Rate in Over Two Years
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved higher on Tuesday after an unexpected drop in UK unemployment gave Sterling a boost.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1896, marking a 0.3% gain for the session.
The Pound (GBP) gained ground early on Tuesday as the latest UK employment figures pointed to a stronger labour market than economists had anticipated.
Data from the Office for National Statistics...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Strong UK Jobs Data Lifts Pound Serling, BoE Rate Hike Bets
20 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Strong UK Jobs Data Lifts Pound Serling, BoE Rate Hike Bets
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved higher on Tuesday after unexpectedly strong UK employment figures reinforced expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will raise interest rates in November.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3346, up approximately 0.3% from Tuesday's opening levels.
Sterling found fresh support after the latest UK labour market report delivered a considerably...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: AI Bubble Fears Threaten USD Strength
20 Oct 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: AI Bubble Fears Threaten USD Strength
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held above 1.3300, remaining close to four-week highs as concerns over a potential correction in US technology and AI stocks undermine Dollar confidence.
Pound Sterling has retained a firm tone despite fragile global risk appetite, with investors increasingly questioning whether an equity sell-off could force the Federal Reserve to reconsider its tightening plans.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts