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British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Near 1.16 After BoE, ECB
1 May 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Near 1.16 After BoE, ECB
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has extended gains to around 1.1590, holding near fresh multi-week highs despite a slight pullback on the day. Sterling remains supported following the latest policy signals from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
A modest easing in ECB rate expectations has underpinned the Pound, although both currencies remain sensitive to shifting interest rate outlooks and ongoing...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 1.36 Ahead of Key US PMI Data
1 May 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 1.36 Ahead of Key US PMI Data
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has pushed higher to around 1.3600, marking fresh upside momentum as the dollar remains under pressure following the Federal Reserve decision and cautious policy signals.
Markets are now turning their focus to the upcoming US ISM Manufacturing PMI release, with expectations for a modest improvement. The data will be crucial in determining whether GBP/USD can sustain gains above...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Gains as US GDP Miss Pressures Dollar
1 May 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Gains as US GDP Miss Pressures Dollar
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Thursday, with Sterling benefiting from a more upbeat market mood while the ‘Greenback’ was pressured by a series of headwinds.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3576, having gained over 0.7% during the session.
The Pound (GBP) traded cautiously at the start of Thursday’s session before gaining ground, as investors assessed the Bank of...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Best Pound to Euro Rate as ECB Dovish Tone Weighs on EUR
30 Apr 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Best Pound to Euro Rate as ECB Dovish Tone Weighs on EUR
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved slightly higher on Thursday as markets reacted to fresh policy signals from both the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE).
At the time of writing, the pairing was trading near €1.1570, reflecting a modest uptick from the opening levels.
The Euro (EUR) came under early pressure following the publication of the Eurozone’s latest GDP figures, which pointed...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast Alert: GBP Steady Ahead of Bank of England
30 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast Alert: GBP Steady Ahead of Bank of England
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is holding close to 1.1550, with Sterling struggling for direction as markets brace for crucial policy decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
With interest rates expected to be held steady, attention is firmly on forward guidance and voting splits, as investors assess whether central banks will lean hawkish in response to persistent inflation risks or...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Below 1.35 After Fed Holds Rates
30 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Below 1.35 After Fed Holds Rates
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has edged lower to around 1.3485 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with markets reacting to a cautious tone and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Iran situation.
Sterling struggled to hold recent highs near 1.36 as the dollar found modest support following a split policy signal from the Fed, while investors remain wary over whether GBP/USD can sustain upside...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Holds Ground
29 Apr 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Holds Ground
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded within a tight range on Wednesday, as markets remained cautious ahead of key interest rate decisions from the Bank of England (BoE) and European Central Bank (ECB).
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was holding around €1.1541, showing little meaningful movement on the day.
The Pound (GBP) traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, with limited economic data and a cautious mood...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Dips on Fears of Prolonged Iran Blockade
29 Apr 2026 at 7 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Dips on Fears of Prolonged Iran Blockade
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Wednesday as concerns mounted over a sustained disruption to energy exports from the Middle East.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3496, marking a modest decline from Wednesday's opening levels.
The US Dollar (USD) moved higher during Wednesday’s session, underpinned by reports that US President Donald Trump is planning for an...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls as Oil Prices Surge
29 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls as Oil Prices Surge
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped below 1.3500, retreating towards 1.3460 as rising oil prices and weaker risk appetite boosted demand for the US dollar.
Brent crude’s surge to three-week highs near $105 has unsettled markets, with ongoing Middle East uncertainty and upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of England decisions likely to drive further volatility.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Dip Below 1.35
The...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Capped as Markets Await BoE Guidance
29 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Capped as Markets Await BoE Guidance
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is holding just below 1.1550, with gains capped by selling pressure as markets await the Bank of England’s upcoming policy decision.
While expectations of a potentially hawkish BoE tone are offering some support to Sterling, persistent economic risks in both the UK and Eurozone, alongside ongoing energy market uncertainty, are limiting further upside.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Holds...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts