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Pound to Euro Steady Before Labour and CPI Tests
16 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Steady Before Labour and CPI Tests
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) began the week on an even footing as traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of several major economic releases due in the coming days.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading close to €1.1501, little changed from Monday’s opening levels.
Sterling traded in a narrow range as investors held back from making bold moves before a busy stretch of UK economic updates.
This...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: USD Confidence Tested as EUR Holds Near 1.18
16 Feb 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: USD Confidence Tested as EUR Holds Near 1.18
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) is holding near 1.18 after failing to sustain a move above 1.19, as stronger US jobs data steadied the dollar while markets continue to question longer-term confidence in US policy, Federal Reserve direction and global capital flows.
EUR/USD Forecast: Dollar Credibility vs Global Rotation Trade
Nordea forecasts that the Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate will strengthen to...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Politics, Fed Policy and Structural USD Trends Collide
16 Feb 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Politics, Fed Policy and Structural USD Trends Collide
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is hovering around 1.36 as investors balance stronger US labour-market data against persistent political risk in the UK and lingering structural doubts over the US dollar outlook.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Multiple risks ahead
Bank of America (BoA) expects Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gains to 1.45 by the end of 2026 as the dollar continues to lose ground.
SocGen,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: UK Data, Elections Decide Next GBP Move
16 Feb 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: UK Data, Elections Decide Next GBP Move
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has stabilised near 1.15 after political pressure on Prime Minister Starmer briefly pushed the pair to two-week lows, with markets now balancing UK political risk against expectations for Bank of England rate cuts and
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Politics vs BoE Rate-Cut Expectations
ING forecasts that the Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate will slide to 1.11 on a 12-month...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast: Consolidation Above 1.3600
13 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast: Consolidation Above 1.3600
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate found support above 1.3600 on Thursday and consolidated around 1.3650.
The dollar struggled for conviction despite better than expected data yesterday while there was a measured reaction to the latest UK GDP data with markets still expecting a March Bank of England rate cut.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Consolidation Near 1.3650
According to UoB; “Although our ‘strong support’...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
GBP to EUR Forecast: Soft UK GDP Caps Pound Below 1.15
13 Feb 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP to EUR Forecast: Soft UK GDP Caps Pound Below 1.15
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate was unable to hold above 1.15 on Wednesday and settled around 1.1480 on Thursday.
An under-whelming set of GDP data hampered the Pound, but the currency was protected to some extent by fresh gains in the FTSE 100 index.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: Held Below 1.1500
ING expects the Pound will be undermined by yield trends as the Bank of England (BoE) cuts rates; “Our view remains...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Stalls
12 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Stalls
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) traded in a narrow range on Thursday as investors digested the UK’s latest growth figures, leaving the pair confined below the €1.15 threshold.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was hovering around €1.1485, little changed from the start of the session.
The Pound struggled to gain traction following the release of preliminary fourth-quarter GDP data.
Figures from the Office...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Resilient as Markets Turn Risk-Positive
12 Feb 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Resilient as Markets Turn Risk-Positive
The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged higher on Thursday, brushing aside disappointing UK growth figures as improving global risk appetite weighed on the safe-haven US Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3644, roughly 0.2% higher on the day.
Sterling managed to hold its ground despite the release of softer-than-expected UK GDP data.
Figures showed the British economy expanded...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Strong US Payrolls Cap GBP Below 1.37
12 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Strong US Payrolls Cap GBP Below 1.37
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped back below 1.37 after stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls reinforced Federal Reserve caution and lifted US yields.
While Sterling remains supported by easing political tensions at home, firmer US labour market data has stalled the recent GBP/USD advance and refocused attention on Fed rate expectations.
GBP/USD Forecast: Below 1.37
According to UoB;...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: March BoE Cut Priced In After GDP Miss
12 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: March BoE Cut Priced In After GDP Miss
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) pushed towards 1.1500 before paring gains after softer-than-expected UK GDP data reinforced expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in March.
While immediate fears of a leadership challenge to Prime Minister Starmer have eased for now, fragile growth momentum and rising rate-cut bets leave Sterling vulnerable despite its recent rebound in global markets.
GBP/EUR Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts