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Pound to Euro Rate Today: ECB Comments Push GBP/EUR to New High
14 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rate Today: ECB Comments Push GBP/EUR to New High
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate advanced to a fresh 16-month peak on Wednesday, as comments from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde put the single currency under pressure.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1851, its strongest level since June 2025.
The Euro (EUR) fell to fresh multi-month lows on Wednesday, with its negative correlation to the US Dollar (USD) and remarks from...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Hot US CPI Sends Pound Sterling Lower as Fed Hike Bets Jump
14 Oct 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Hot US CPI Sends Pound Sterling Lower as Fed Hike Bets Jump
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under significant pressure on Wednesday, with stronger-than-expected US inflation figures triggering a sharp sell-off in Sterling against the ‘Greenback’.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3189, down approximately 0.5% from Wednesday’s opening levels.
Fresh inflation data sent the US Dollar (USD) sharply higher on Wednesday, as price pressures...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Near 16-Month Best as UK Growth Upgraded
14 Oct 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Near 16-Month Best as UK Growth Upgraded
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate fluctuated around its highest levels in 16 months on Tuesday, following an upward revision to the UK’s growth outlook for 2026.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1835, having briefly revisited Monday’s 16-month high of €1.1838.
The Pound (GBP) edged higher against weaker-performing currencies on Tuesday, following an upgrade to the International Monetary...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Will US Inflation Test Sterling Recovery?
14 Oct 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Will US Inflation Test Sterling Recovery?
Sterling made modest gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delivered a more optimistic assessment of the UK’s economic prospects for 2026.
At the time of writing, the GBP/USD exchange rate was trading at approximately $1.3242, up almost 0.3% from the start of Tuesday’s session.
An improved outlook from the International Monetary Fund helped lift the Pound (GBP) on...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: EU Reset Hopes Push GBP/EUR to 16-Month High
13 Oct 2026 at 11 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: EU Reset Hopes Push GBP/EUR to 16-Month High
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has climbed towards 16-month highs around 1.1820 as renewed hopes of closer UK-EU relations provide Sterling with fresh support.
French fiscal concerns continue to weigh more heavily on the Euro than Britain's own debt problems, although warnings that Chancellor John Healey faces a £35bn Budget challenge highlight the risks to the Pound's recent rally.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks, US CPI Put GBP on Alert
13 Oct 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks, US CPI Put GBP on Alert
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held firm around 1.3240 after avoiding another test of support near 1.3200, but escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to revive Dollar demand.
Fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian energy assets and uncertainty surrounding Russia and Ukraine have kept oil markets on alert, while Wednesday's US inflation report could reinforce expectations of another Federal Reserve...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Hits Best Exchange Rate in 16 Months as French Debt Fears Grow
12 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Hits Best Exchange Rate in 16 Months as French Debt Fears Grow
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate got off to a positive start this week, with the pairing climbing to a fresh 16-month high.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1833, marking a gain of around 0.2% since the start of Monday's session.
Fresh concerns over France's precarious fiscal position continued to drag on the Euro (EUR) on Monday, with investors turning their attention...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD Slips on UK Fiscal Concerns
12 Oct 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD Slips on UK Fiscal Concerns
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fluctuated on Monday, as expectations of a Bank of England (BoE) interest rate hike next month offered some support to Sterling, while concerns surrounding the UK's upcoming Autumn Budget kept the pairing unsettled.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3230, having wavered throughout the session.
The Pound (GBP) drew some support on Monday as rising...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: French Fiscal Crisis Threatens EUR/USD Slide to 1.05
12 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: French Fiscal Crisis Threatens EUR/USD Slide to 1.05
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has fallen to 16-month lows below 1.1200 as escalating concerns over France's fiscal outlook combine with elevated US bond yields and persistent Dollar demand. While UBS believes Euro selling has become excessive, Crédit Agricole warns that a prolonged French political and budget crisis could push EUR/USD as low as 1.05 in its most pessimistic scenario.
EUR/USD Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: UK Budget, Bond Yields Put GBP on Alert
12 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: UK Budget, Bond Yields Put GBP on Alert
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has remained under pressure near 1.3200 as elevated bond yields and concerns over the UK's October Budget continue to weigh on Sterling.
The Dollar's recent rally is showing signs of losing momentum, however, with markets scaling back expectations of an October Federal Reserve hike and UBS warning that the US currency has become increasingly overbought.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts