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Pound to Euro Held Back by Starmer Leadership Concerns
13 May 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Held Back by Starmer Leadership Concerns
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate wobbled on Wednesday as markets remained wary of political uncertainty in the UK.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1535, having wavered in a narrow range.
The Pound (GBP) traded without conviction on Wednesday as ongoing political uncertainty in the UK continued to weigh on Sterling sentiment.
Although Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to have seen off an...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as US Inflation Comes in Hot
13 May 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as US Inflation Comes in Hot
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Wednesday as cautious trading conditions boosted demand for safer currencies.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3498, down roughly 0.3% from Wednesday’s opening levels.
The US dollar (USD) traded with firm support in midweek trade as investors adopted a more defensive stance.
Persistent tensions in the Middle East continued to unsettle...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Hold Key 1.35 Support?
13 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Hold Key 1.35 Support?
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to fresh 10-day lows near 1.3500 as mounting political turmoil in the UK and another sharp sell-off in government bonds weighed heavily on Sterling sentiment.
Investors remain deeply concerned about the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing Labour Party divisions, while rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions have simultaneously boosted demand for the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Market Fears Add to GBP Pressure
13 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Market Fears Add to GBP Pressure
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slumped to fresh 3-week lows below 1.1500 before recovering modestly, as intensifying political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer rattled UK markets.
Sterling came under renewed pressure as UK bond yields surged to multi-decade highs and investors grew increasingly concerned over the prospect of a prolonged Labour leadership battle, with markets also reacting nervously...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Defensive" as UK Gilts Underperform
12 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Defensive" as UK Gilts Underperform
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened sharply on Tuesday as investors reacted to growing instability in UK politics.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3541, down approximately 0.5% from Tuesday’s opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as concerns over the stability of Keir Starmer’s leadership continued to intensify.
Following Labour’s...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Slides as UK Borrowing Hits 1998 Record Highs
12 May 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Slides as UK Borrowing Hits 1998 Record Highs
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate dropped to a three-week low on Tuesday as escalating political uncertainty in the UK weighed heavily on Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1517, down 0.3% on the day.
The Pound (GBP) came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday as speculation intensified over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political future.
Although Starmer struck a combative tone in a...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Calls Grow for Starmer Exit Timeline
12 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Calls Grow for Starmer Exit Timeline
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has come under renewed pressure, retreating sharply from recent highs above 1.36 as political tensions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensified.
Sterling weakened across global markets after reports that more than 60 Labour MPs are now backing efforts to force Starmer to set out a resignation timetable, while several ministers and parliamentary aides have reportedly...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Struggles amid Westminster Tensions
11 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Struggles amid Westminster Tensions
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate struggled to find momentum at the start of the week, briefly falling before trimming some of its earlier losses, as political uncertainty in the UK unsettled Sterling sentiment.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1553, slightly lower on the day but above its earlier trough of around €1.1540.
The Pound (GBP) opened the week on the back foot as fresh political...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Pressured by Starmer Leadership Concerns
11 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Pressured by Starmer Leadership Concerns
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower at the beginning of the week as concerns over UK political stability weighed on Sterling sentiment.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3597, down around 0.2% from Monday’s opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support on Monday as speculation surrounding Keir Starmer’s future intensified following Labour’s weak showing in the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Prediction and Pound to Dollar Forecast: UK Political Risks Cloud GBP Outlook
11 May 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Prediction and Pound to Dollar Forecast: UK Political Risks Cloud GBP Outlook
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) faces a fresh test as markets assess the political fallout from heavy Labour election losses alongside ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
Sterling has remained relatively resilient near recent highs, but investors are increasingly wary that rising UK political instability and fragile global risk sentiment could trigger renewed volatility for GBP/USD in the weeks...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts