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Pound to Dollar Forecast: USD Surges as Oil Price, Bond Yields Climb

8 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: USD Surges as Oil Price, Bond Yields Climb

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has retreated towards key support at 1.3200 as renewed Middle East tensions triggered another surge in oil prices and global bond yields. The Dollar attracted fresh defensive demand as equities weakened, while UK borrowing costs climbed towards 19-year highs, raising concerns that Sterling's resilience could be tested by renewed fiscal pressures. GBP/USD Forecasts:...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: French Fiscal Crisis Drives GBP Higher

8 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: French Fiscal Crisis Drives GBP Higher

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) surged to 16-month highs above 1.1820 as renewed turmoil in French government bonds triggered another wave of Euro selling. Investors remain unconvinced that Marine Le Pen's proposed fiscal reforms can restore confidence in France's public finances, while elevated UK yields continue to support Sterling despite growing concerns over global bond markets. GBP/EUR...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Euro Hits Best Exchange Rate in 28 Months

7 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Euro Hits Best Exchange Rate in 28 Months

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate climbed to a fresh 28-month high on Wednesday, as renewed turmoil in French bond markets put further pressure on the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1814, up 0.2%, although the pair had eased back from its session high of €1.1832. The Euro (EUR) came under renewed pressure on Wednesday as attention shifted away from a stronger-than-expected...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD, Oil Price Forecast: Pound Slips as Brent Tops $100 and Dollar Strengthens

7 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD, Oil Price Forecast: Pound Slips as Brent Tops $100 and Dollar Strengthens

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower in mid-week trading, with a cautious market mood encouraging investors towards traditional safe-haven currencies such as the US Dollar. GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3227 at the time of writing, a decline of around 0.4% from Wednesday's opening levels. Fresh demand for the US Dollar (USD) emerged on Wednesday as deteriorating risk appetite...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Bounces from 1.32 as US Yields Ease

7 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Bounces from 1.32 as US Yields Ease

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has rebounded towards 1.3280 after once again finding support above 1.3200, as a modest retreat in US Treasury yields weakened the Dollar. Pound Sterling has benefited from the pause in Dollar buying, although concerns over the UK's October Budget and expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening continue to limit confidence in a sustained Pound recovery. GBP/USD...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Hits 16-Month Best, EUR Vulnerability Keeps GBP Strong

7 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Hits 16-Month Best, EUR Vulnerability Keeps GBP Strong

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate extended its advance on Wednesday as persistent concerns over French fiscal policy continued to undermine the single currency. GBP/EUR climbed above 1.18 and briefly approached 1.1840, its strongest level in around 16 months, before giving back part of the advance. The Euro has remained the weaker side of the pair, with investors concerned over France's fiscal outlook,...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes

6 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved modestly higher on Tuesday as a brighter mood across financial markets reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3239, having edged up slightly from Tuesday’s opening level. Demand for the US Dollar (USD) eased on Tuesday as investors became more willing to move into riskier assets. Wall Street’s...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Holds near 1.18 despite German Orders Collapse

6 Oct 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Holds near 1.18 despite German Orders Collapse

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate moved broadly sideways on Tuesday as the Euro’s (EUR) recent losses began to ease. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1776, virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) traded without a clear direction on Tuesday, with a quiet UK economic calendar leaving Sterling without a strong catalyst. The Pound continued to find some support from growing expectations...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Hold 1.32 as Bond Yields Surge?

6 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Hold 1.32 as Bond Yields Surge?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure close to three-month lows around 1.3200 as the US Dollar continues to dominate global currency markets. Although weak payroll data has sharply reduced the probability of another Federal Reserve hike in October, elevated US yields, fragile risk appetite and expectations of further tightening over the coming year continue to underpin the Greenback. GBP/USD...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: French Debt Fears Push GBP/EUR Above 1.18

6 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: French Debt Fears Push GBP/EUR Above 1.18

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has surged to 11-week highs above 1.1800 as escalating concerns over France's fiscal and political outlook continue to undermine the Euro. Pound Sterling has its own significant risks ahead of the October Budget, but investors currently view the French situation as the more immediate threat, allowing the Pound to move within striking distance of 16-month highs. GBP/EUR...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

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