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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes
6 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved modestly higher on Tuesday as a brighter mood across financial markets reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3239, having edged up slightly from Tuesday’s opening level.
Demand for the US Dollar (USD) eased on Tuesday as investors became more willing to move into riskier assets.
Wall Street’s...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Holds near 1.18 despite German Orders Collapse
6 Oct 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Holds near 1.18 despite German Orders Collapse
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved broadly sideways on Tuesday as the Euro’s (EUR) recent losses began to ease.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1776, virtually unchanged on the day.
The Pound (GBP) traded without a clear direction on Tuesday, with a quiet UK economic calendar leaving Sterling without a strong catalyst.
The Pound continued to find some support from growing expectations...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Hold 1.32 as Bond Yields Surge?
6 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Hold 1.32 as Bond Yields Surge?
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure close to three-month lows around 1.3200 as the US Dollar continues to dominate global currency markets.
Although weak payroll data has sharply reduced the probability of another Federal Reserve hike in October, elevated US yields, fragile risk appetite and expectations of further tightening over the coming year continue to underpin the Greenback.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: French Debt Fears Push GBP/EUR Above 1.18
6 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: French Debt Fears Push GBP/EUR Above 1.18
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has surged to 11-week highs above 1.1800 as escalating concerns over France's fiscal and political outlook continue to undermine the Euro.
Pound Sterling has its own significant risks ahead of the October Budget, but investors currently view the French situation as the more immediate threat, allowing the Pound to move within striking distance of 16-month highs.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
EUR/USD Forecast: Analysts Slash 12-Month Target to 1.12
5 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK EUR/USD Forecast: Analysts Slash 12-Month Target to 1.12
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) traded near 1.1204 on Monday afternoon, down around 0.4% as concerns over French government finances weighed on the single currency.
Weaker US employment figures have failed to produce a lasting Euro recovery, with ING warning of further losses and Rabobank cutting its forecasts despite the softer American data.
EUR/USD Forecasts: ING warns of 1.10 risk
ING expects EUR/USD to...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
GBP/USD Exchange Rate Recovers as Stronger UK Services Data Supports Pound
5 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Exchange Rate Recovers as Stronger UK Services Data Supports Pound
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Monday as changing sentiment kept the currency pair volatile.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3226, edging lower on the day but remaining above its earlier low of $1.3192.
The US Dollar (USD) began the week on a firmer footing, with a risk-averse tone across markets driving demand for the safe-haven currency.
Concerns over the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Today: 1.18 as French Debt Fears Hammer EUR Rates
5 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Today: 1.18 as French Debt Fears Hammer EUR Rates
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate climbed to its highest level in a year on Monday, with growing concerns over France’s deteriorating fiscal position putting significant pressure on the single currency.
At the time of writing, the GBP/EUR exchange rate was trading at around €1.1801, up roughly 0.3% from the start of Monday’s session.
France’s worsening debt position continued to drag on the Euro (EUR) at...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: French Debt Fears Push EUR/USD to 16-Month Low
5 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: French Debt Fears Push EUR/USD to 16-Month Low
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has recovered modestly after sliding to 16-month lows around 1.1220, but the Euro remains under heavy pressure as concerns over French debt and political stability combine with elevated global bond yields.
Softer US employment data has taken some momentum out of the Dollar, although analysts warn that the broader geopolitical and fiscal backdrop remains hostile for a sustained...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: France Crisis Threatens ECB Rate Hikes
5 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: France Crisis Threatens ECB Rate Hikes
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) surged to 10-week highs above 1.1750 as mounting concerns over French debt and the wider Eurozone bond market triggered renewed Euro selling.
Pound Sterling has also benefited from expectations of Bank of England tightening and hopes of closer UK-EU relations, although analysts warn that aggressive BoE rate-hike pricing could eventually become a significant headwind for the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Could GBP Break Below 1.30 in October?
5 Oct 2026 at 6 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Could GBP Break Below 1.30 in October?
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered towards 1.3240 after falling to three-month lows below 1.3200, with weaker US employment data reducing expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike in October.
Pound Sterling nevertheless faces a potentially decisive month as markets reassess aggressive Bank of England tightening expectations and prepare for Chancellor John Healey's crucial October...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts