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GBP/USD Forecast: Softer US Growth Caps US Dollar Gains

28 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a tight range on Thursday after recovering from an earlier dip during the European session. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3424, broadly unchanged from the day’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) struggled to hold onto its earlier gains on Thursday following the release of weaker revised growth figures from the United States. According...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-Euro Slips as ECB Rate Hike Bets Support EUR Rates

28 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained on the back foot on Thursday, as Sterling struggled to hold its ground against the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1530, having earlier slipped to a nine-day low of €1.1529. The Euro (EUR) found support on Thursday after the latest Eurozone data painted a slightly brighter picture of the bloc’s economic outlook. May’s economic...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Why the USD Continues to Outperform

28 May 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Admin

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower as Sterling struggled to find fresh support amid mounting concerns over higher UK energy costs, political uncertainty and a more cautious outlook for Bank of England policy. At the same time, the US Dollar continued to benefit from resilient Treasury yields and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain a hawkish stance for longer. GBP/USD...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Energy Price Fears Push GBP Back Towards 1.1550 EUR

28 May 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) edged lower after failing to sustain gains above the 1.1600 level, with investors increasingly concerned that rising energy costs will weigh on UK growth and consumer spending in the months ahead. Markets are also reassessing how aggressively the Bank of England and European Central Bank can tighten monetary policy as inflation risks clash with slowing economic momentum. GBP/EUR...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: Rising UK Energy Costs Keep GBP on the Defensive

27 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without clear direction on Wednesday as investors reacted to fresh optimism surrounding negotiations between the US and Iran. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3442, little changed from the start of the session. The US Dollar (USD) struggled to gain momentum on Wednesday as improving market sentiment reduced demand for safer assets. Investor...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Rate Slips as ECB Rate Hike Bets Build

27 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate softened on Wednesday as changing central bank bets worked in favour of the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1544, after striking a one-week low earlier in the session. The Euro (EUR) strengthened on Wednesday as investors continued to price in further interest rate increases from the European Central Bank (ECB). The latest ECB Financial...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Re-tests 1.16 as ECB Rate Expectations Fade

27 May 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) strengthened back towards the 1.1600 level as investors scaled back expectations for aggressive European Central Bank rate hikes and confidence in the Euro weakened. Sterling also drew support from steady risk appetite and calmer UK bond-market conditions despite lingering political uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer GBP/EUR Forecasts: Re-tests 1.16 The Pound to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast: GBP Rally Stalls Above 1.35

27 May 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) pushed to fresh 10-day highs above 1.3500 as improving risk sentiment and hopes for progress in US-Iran negotiations weighed on the US Dollar. However, Sterling struggled to hold gains as investors remained cautious over geopolitical risks, elevated US yields and the prospect of a less dovish Federal Reserve. GBP/USD Forecasts: Retreats from 10-day highs As UK and US markets...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Muted as Middle East Risks Weigh on Sentiment

26 May 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as a sparse data calendar left both currencies without a clear catalyst. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1580, down roughly 0.15% on the day. The Pound (GBP) traded in a narrow range on Tuesday, as a risk-off market mood limited demand for the increasingly risk-sensitive UK currency. However, Sterling was able to hold its...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Strengthens after Fresh US Action in Iran

26 May 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as renewed instability in the Middle East encouraged investors to seek shelter in safer assets. The GBP/USD exchange rate traded around $1.3480 at the time of writing, down roughly 0.2% from the start of the session as market caution intensified. The US Dollar (USD) firmed on Tuesday after reports emerged of fresh US military action targeting sites in...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts