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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes to 1.32 as Oil Fears Surge
14 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes to 1.32 as Oil Fears Surge
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained under pressure into the weekly close, slipping to 1.32248 as renewed energy fears and rising oil prices boosted demand for the US dollar.
Sterling struggled to hold earlier support levels as concerns over Middle East oil supply disruptions intensified, while higher UK bond yields provided only limited relief amid mounting global risk aversion.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Below...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Oil Price Crisis to Shape GBP Outlook
14 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Oil Price Crisis to Shape GBP Outlook
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slipped back toward 1.1580 ahead of the weekly close, struggling to break above the key 1.1600 resistance level despite continued support from rising UK bond yields.
Pound Sterling has remained resilient against the Euro as markets reassess Bank of England policy expectations following the recent surge in energy prices, although analysts warn that mounting stagflation risks and...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge
12 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Thursday as the escalating crisis in the Middle East continued to inject volatility into global markets.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3375, having fluctuated throughout the session as shifting risk sentiment influenced the currency pair.
The US Dollar moved unevenly as fluctuating market sentiment continued to influence demand for the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Near €1.16 as Oil Prices Rise
12 Mar 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Near €1.16 as Oil Prices Rise
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained largely flat on Thursday as renewed gains in global oil prices once again shaped market sentiment.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading close to €1.1587, little changed from the start of Thursday’s session.
The Euro struggled to gain momentum as the renewed rise in oil prices weighed on investor confidence.
Energy markets were unsettled after reports that...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War
12 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to regain the 1.3500 level, holding near 1.3430 as currency markets remained dominated by developments surrounding the Iran conflict and volatile energy prices.
Despite bouts of Sterling resilience, uncertainty over oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the inflationary impact of higher energy costs continue to underpin the US dollar and limit upside for...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/USD Tests 1.16 Resistance as Bond Yields Surge
12 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/USD Tests 1.16 Resistance as Bond Yields Surge
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) remained firm near 1.1575, hovering close to five-week highs, as rising UK bond yields and shifting Bank of England policy expectations continued to underpin Sterling.
Markets have rapidly scaled back expectations of near-term rate cuts following the recent surge in energy prices, helping the Pound outperform even as equities weaken and speculation grows that the European Central...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as US Inflation Holds Firm
11 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as US Inflation Holds Firm
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate drifted lower on Wednesday following the release of the latest US inflation data.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3392, down roughly 0.2% from the start of the session.
The US Dollar gained modest ground after the publication of the newest US consumer price index figures.
Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that headline inflation...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Euro Climbs as Conflict Risks Weigh on EUR
11 Mar 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Euro Climbs as Conflict Risks Weigh on EUR
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate advanced on Wednesday as renewed concern over the Middle East crisis, and its impact on global energy prices, undermined the single currency.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1579, its strongest level in five weeks and up roughly 0.2% on the day.
The Euro weakened as a fresh wave of anxiety surrounding the Middle East conflict weighed on the single...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Gains as BoE Cut Bets Fade
11 Mar 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Gains as BoE Cut Bets Fade
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has held firm near 1.1550, close to 10-day highs, as rising UK bond yields and a sharp repricing of Bank of England policy expectations supported Sterling.
Markets have rapidly scaled back expectations for near-term rate cuts following the recent surge in energy prices, helping the Pound outperform despite ongoing concerns over weak UK growth and subdued consumer...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 10 Day Highs as Oil Prices Slide
11 Mar 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 10 Day Highs as Oil Prices Slide
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to 10-day highs above 1.3480 as a sharp correction in global oil prices improved risk sentiment and curbed safe-haven demand for the US dollar.
Sterling benefited from easing energy fears after comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the Iran conflict could end soon, while a strong rally in UK government bonds also helped stabilise the Pound after recent...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts