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Pound-to-Euro Hits Eight-Day Low as French Bond Yields Fall
10 Nov 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Hits Eight-Day Low as French Bond Yields Fall
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate fell to an eight-day low on Tuesday as declining French government bond yields helped ease concerns about the country's public finances, providing support for the single currency.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1962, marginally lower on the day after recovering from an earlier low of €1.1952.
The Euro (EUR) strengthened against Sterling as French...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hot US Inflation Sends Pound Sterling Sharply Lower
10 Nov 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hot US Inflation Sends Pound Sterling Sharply Lower
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected US inflation figures fuelled expectations of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3332, down 0.8% on the day and reversing Monday's gains as the US Dollar staged a sharp recovery.
The US Dollar (USD) strengthened against most major currencies after the latest...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Recovers as ING Warns of Dollar Correction
10 Nov 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Recovers as ING Warns of Dollar Correction
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered towards 1.3420 as easing geopolitical tensions and a steadier tone in equity markets reduced demand for the US currency.
Sterling attracted renewed buying interest after finding support near 1.3350, although stronger-than-expected US employment data and expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike could limit gains ahead of this week's inflation figures.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: ANZ Cautious as GBP/EUR Tests 20-Month Highs
10 Nov 2026 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: ANZ Cautious as GBP/EUR Tests 20-Month Highs
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) held close to 20-month highs around 1.1980 as Sterling continued to attract buyers despite renewed volatility in global equity markets.
However, ING and ANZ warn that the Pound's rally is becoming stretched, with expectations of further Bank of England rate hikes already heavily priced and increasingly hawkish ECB signals offering the Euro some protection.
GBP/EUR Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Holds Near €1.20 as ECB Leadership Race Begins
9 Nov 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Holds Near €1.20 as ECB Leadership Race Begins
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded within a narrow range on Monday as investors weighed uncertainty over the European Central Bank's (ECB) next president against a further decline in UK government borrowing costs.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1989, virtually unchanged from Monday's opening levels and remaining just below the €1.2000 mark.
The Euro (EUR) struggled to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Jumps 0.5% as Risk Rally Hits US Dollar
9 Nov 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Jumps 0.5% as Risk Rally Hits US Dollar
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate rallied on Monday as a recovery in global stock markets and renewed hopes of peace in the Middle East weakened demand for the safe-haven US Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3417, up 0.5% on the day.
The US Dollar (USD) weakened against most of its major peers as investors returned to riskier assets following last week's sharp sell-off in...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: US Inflation to Test Euro Rebound
9 Nov 2026 at 1 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: US Inflation to Test Euro Rebound
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) recovered to around 1.1195 on Monday afternoon, gaining 0.5% as the Dollar surrendered part of Friday's advance.
Tuesday's US inflation report will provide the next test of the recovery, with banks divided over whether weaker demand for defensive assets can outweigh expectations of another Federal Reserve rate increase.
EUR/USD Forecasts: US inflation tests 1.12 recovery
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CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: Analysts Remain Bullish on Sterling
9 Nov 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: Analysts Remain Bullish on Sterling
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) retreated from seven-week highs around 1.3500 to 1.3350 as stronger US jobs data and a renewed technology-stock sell-off helped the Dollar recover from its initial post-election losses.
UBS remains bullish on Pound Sterling, forecasting a rise to 1.41 by mid-2027, while Rabobank expects the Dollar to retain enough support to keep GBP/USD near 1.30 over the next year.
GBP/USD...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Supported by BoE, Closer EU Ties
9 Nov 2026 at 6 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Supported by BoE, Closer EU Ties
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) held close to 1.20 after the Bank of England raised interest rates to 4.00% and warned that further tightening may be needed.
Goldman Sachs sees scope for Sterling to advance towards 1.2050 in the short term, although investment banks remain divided over how far UK rates will rise and whether the Pound can sustain its gains into 2027.
GBP/EUR Forecasts: BoE Takes Action...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Stalls at 1.35 Despite Hawkish BoE
8 Nov 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Stalls at 1.35 Despite Hawkish BoE
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to break above 1.3500 on Thursday despite a hawkish Bank of England rate hike and continued fallout from the Democrats' sweeping US midterm election victory.
Pound Sterling remained firm near seven-week highs, but a modest Dollar recovery and expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening limited gains ahead of Friday's US employment report.
GBP/USD Forecasts:...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts