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Pound to Dollar Outlook: Why the USD Is Winning the Central Bank Battle
19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Outlook: Why the USD Is Winning the Central Bank Battle
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to two-month lows near 1.3200 as investors reacted to a growing divergence between Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy expectations.
While both central banks left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Federal Reserve struck a notably hawkish tone and signalled a greater willingness to tighten policy if inflation remains elevated, while the Bank of...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Fading Rate Hike Expectations Weigh on GBP
19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Fading Rate Hike Expectations Weigh on GBP
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has recovered modestly to around 1.1540 after initially falling to 20-day lows following the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Pound Sterling remains vulnerable to political uncertainty following Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election, although the absence of any immediate leadership challenge has helped limit further...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP
18 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled to a ten-day low on Thursday as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and continued to price in uncertainty around the UK outlook.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3294, down close to 0.4% on the day.
The US Dollar (USD) advanced on Thursday, building on a sharp rally from the previous evening after the Federal Reserve...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rate Falls as BoE Dials Back Inflation Outlook
18 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rate Falls as BoE Dials Back Inflation Outlook
The Pound (GBP) to Euro (EUR) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday after the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England (BoE) prompted investors to reassess the outlook for UK interest rates.
At the time of writing, the Pound (GBP) to Euro (EUR) exchange rate was trading near €1.1533, down around 0.2% from the opening levels of the session.
The Pound (GBP) came under pressure after the Bank of England (BoE)...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Slides After Fed and BoE Hold Rates
18 Jun 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Slides After Fed and BoE Hold Rates
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen sharply to 1.3230, its weakest level in several weeks, as investors responded positively to the Federal Reserve's policy guidance while remaining cautious over the UK outlook. Although both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, markets interpreted the Fed's message as relatively supportive for the Dollar while the Bank of...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: Markets Scale Back Rate Hike Expectations After BoE Hold
18 Jun 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Markets Scale Back Rate Hike Expectations After BoE Hold
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) held above 1.1550 after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, as widely expected.
While the decision itself caused little surprise, the Bank's cautious tone and softer inflation backdrop reinforced expectations that policymakers are in no rush to tighten policy, leaving Sterling vulnerable ahead of the Makerfield by-election and next week's labour...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Hits 13-Day Low after UK Inflation Disappointment
17 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Hits 13-Day Low after UK Inflation Disappointment
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate weakened at the beginning of Wednesday’s session after the UK’s latest consumer price index printed below expectations.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1559, having recovered from a 13-day low of €1.1549.
The Pound (GBP) came under pressure at the start of Wednesday’s European session, following the publication of the UK’s latest inflation...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Soft UK Inflation Offsets US Dollar Caution Ahead of Fed
17 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Soft UK Inflation Offsets US Dollar Caution Ahead of Fed
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate lacked clear direction during Wednesday’s European trading session as investors refrained from making significant moves ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3414, showing little movement from the day’s opening levels.
The US Dollar (USD) traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as markets...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling Forecast: Makerfield By-Election and BoE Decision in Focus
16 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Makerfield By-Election and BoE Decision in Focus
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors sought greater clarity regarding the recently announced US-Iran peace framework.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3412, little changed from the start of the session.
The US Dollar (USD) traded steadily through Tuesday's European session after recovering some ground lost following news of a preliminary...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Slips as Strong German Sentiment Supports EUR
16 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Slips as Strong German Sentiment Supports EUR
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate softened on Tuesday, as upbeat German economic data helped to underpin the common currency.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1556, down slightly on the day.
The Pound (GBP) was subdued on Tuesday, with investors wary of taking bold positions before a run of major UK events later in the week.
Wednesday’s UK inflation data could set the tone for Sterling,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts