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Euro to US Dollar Forecast: "More Sustained, Notable Pullback Likely"
8 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to US Dollar Forecast: "More Sustained, Notable Pullback Likely"
The U.S. Dollar (USD) has secured net gains against the Pound Sterling (GBP) and Euro (EUR) on Monday with support from higher bond yields and hopes that the US Administration would take a measured stance on trade tariffs.
The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate dipped to re-test 1-week lows just below 1.1720.
UoB commented; “as long as 1.1715 (‘strong support’ level) is not breached, there is a slim chance for...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Trend Bullish, but "Near-term Pullback Possible"
8 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Trend Bullish, but "Near-term Pullback Possible"
GBP/USD short-term technicals remain bullish/neutral according to foreign exchange forecasters at Scotiabank.
"The multi-month trend remains bullish, but we are looking to the possibility of a near-term pullback from recent multi-year highs."
US trade developments are likely to dominate in the short term with US Administration announcements on tariffs ahead of the July 9th deadline.
ING commented; “FX markets are...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast: Strong Selling Interest on Gains to 1.1630
8 Jul 2025 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast: Strong Selling Interest on Gains to 1.1630
The Pound-to-Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) was unable to hold above 1.1600 last week and drifted lower to near 1.1580 on Monday with further reservations over the UK outlook and no support from global risk conditions amid unease ahead of the US Administration’s tariff announcements.
Over the weekend, there were repost that the government might have to raise £20bn in the Autumn to avoid breaking their fiscal rules.
ING...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Neutral as Soft Eurozone Data Tempers Appetite
7 Jul 2025 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Neutral as Soft Eurozone Data Tempers Appetite
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) traded mostly flat on Monday as the Eurozone published its latest retail sales reading for May.
At the time of writing, the GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1887, virtually unchanged from Monday’s opening levels.
The Euro (EUR) advanced on Monday, shrugging off underwhelming economic data as broader market caution lifted demand for safer assets.
The Eurozone’s latest...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls vs Dollar as Tariff Jitters Hit Markets
7 Jul 2025 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls vs Dollar as Tariff Jitters Hit Markets
The Pound US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) weakened on Monday as Donald Trump’s looming tariff deadline soured market sentiment.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3595, down around 0.3% on the day.
The US Dollar (USD) made gains on Monday, buoyed by a wave of risk aversion that swept through global markets in anticipation of Donald Trump’s looming tariff deadline.
The US President had previously...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: "Downside Risks for GBP"
7 Jul 2025 at 1 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: "Downside Risks for GBP"
Foreign exchange analysts at HSBC forecast that the Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) will weaken to 1.1365 by the end of 2025.
CIBC expects GBP/EUR will hold steady and advance to 1.1765 at the end of 2026.
There was little immediate reaction to the series of the government U-turn on welfare reform. The Pound, however, then dipped sharply on Wednesday as a distressed Chancellor during Prime Minister Questions...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast RAISED to 1.30 by Q2 2026
7 Jul 2025 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast RAISED to 1.30 by Q2 2026
HSBC has raised its Q2 2026 Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate forecast from 1.30 but still expects a slight net loss to 1.35.
CIBC expects net GBP/USD gains to 1.42 by the end of next year.
After hitting fresh 44-month highs near 1.3800, GBP/USD corrected sharply to below 1.36 as the dollar rallied and the Pound was hit by a fresh bout of budget jitters.
Fiscal policy could be crucial for the Pound and dollar...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: "EURUSD to End 2025 Closer to 1.10"
7 Jul 2025 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: "EURUSD to End 2025 Closer to 1.10"
Goldman Sachs has a 12-month Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) forecast of 1.25 as net dollar losses continue at a slightly slower pace.
BNY Mellon remains cautious over the Euro and noted; “we lean toward EURUSD ending the year closer to 1.10, rather than making a sustained attempt at 1.20.”
After surging to 45-month highs around 1.1830 early in the week, EUR/USD consolidated around 1.1780.
Trade...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Euro, Pound Consolidate Against Dollar Ahead of Trade Turmoil Next Week
6 Jul 2025 at 4 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Euro, Pound Consolidate Against Dollar Ahead of Trade Turmoil Next Week
Trading conditions were inevitably subdued on Friday given the US Independence Day holiday, although equities had a softer tone which hampered the Pound in global markets.
Markets are braced for further news on US trade tariffs during the next few days while uncertainty surrounding Fed independence and reservations over the US fiscal outlook is liable to trigger fresh volatility next week.
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD)...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast: Retreat to 1.14, Says High Street Bank
6 Jul 2025 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast: Retreat to 1.14, Says High Street Bank
After a brief spike in fear and 10-week lows close to 1.1530, the Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has continued to secure a net recovery and is trading just above 1.1600 on Friday.
There are, however, still important longer-term reservations over the fiscal outlook and Pound.
Rabobank maintains a 12-month GBP/EUR forecast of 1.1580 while HSBC forecasts a retreat to 1.14 at the end of 2025.
If immediate UK fears...
CATEGORIES: Currency Predictions Pound Euro Forecasts