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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Recovers Despite Surging Energy Prices
29 Oct 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Recovers Despite Surging Energy Prices
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered above 1.3300 after falling to 10-day lows near 1.3270, as the Dollar surrendered some of its gains despite renewed energy-market concerns.
Chancellor John Healey's Budget had little immediate impact on Sterling, leaving global risk appetite and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate guidance as the main drivers of the pair.
GBP/USD Forecasts: Attempt to Recover from...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Budget Growth Downgrade Halts GBP Rally
29 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Budget Growth Downgrade Halts GBP Rally
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) retreated from 18-month highs above 1.1960 after Chancellor John Healey's Budget revealed a sharp downgrade to the UK's 2027 growth outlook.
Pound Sterling held close to 1.1940 as continued Euro weakness limited the decline, but reduced fiscal headroom and the decision to defer difficult spending choices raised questions over the sustainability of the government's plans.
GBP/EUR...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Below 1.33 after UK Autumn Budget
28 Oct 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Below 1.33 after UK Autumn Budget
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Wednesday as investors assessed the UK's Autumn Budget and awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3297, marginally below Wednesday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support after Chancellor John Healey delivered his first Autumn Budget, with...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound-to-Euro Rate Slips as OBR Cuts UK Growth Forecast to 1%
28 Oct 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Rate Slips as OBR Cuts UK Growth Forecast to 1%
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate retreated from a 17-month high on Wednesday as Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget revealed a weaker outlook for UK economic growth.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1938, having slipped from an overnight peak of €1.1957.
The Pound (GBP) came under pressure ahead of the Budget as investors remained cautious about the Chancellor's plans for taxation,...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Forecast: Best Exchange Rate in 17 Months Ahead of UK Budget
28 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Forecast: Best Exchange Rate in 17 Months Ahead of UK Budget
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Tuesday as continued concerns over France's political and fiscal outlook weighed on the single currency, although uncertainty ahead of the UK's Autumn Budget limited Sterling's gains.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1947, just below last week's 17-month high of €1.1954.
The Euro (EUR) remained under pressure on Tuesday as political instability...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Could Budget Trigger a Sterling Sell-Off?
28 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Could Budget Trigger a Sterling Sell-Off?
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding Wednesday's Autumn Budget kept investors cautious towards Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3307, slightly below Tuesday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support as markets awaited Chancellor John Healey's first Autumn Budget, with concerns over the UK's public...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides to 1.33 as Budget Concerns Mount
27 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides to 1.33 as Budget Concerns Mount
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Hits Six-Day Low Ahead of Budget
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a six-day low on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of Wednesday's UK Autumn Budget.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3348, down approximately 0.2% from Monday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support as markets prepared for...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Slips as UK Autumn Budget Looms
27 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Slips as UK Autumn Budget Looms
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate opened the week on the back foot as uncertainty surrounding Wednesday's Autumn Budget prompted investors to adopt a cautious approach towards Sterling.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1911, down around 0.2% from Monday's opening levels.
The Pound (GBP) came under modest pressure as markets turned their attention to Chancellor John Healey's first...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Forecast: AI Stock Fears Challenge USD Strength
26 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: AI Stock Fears Challenge USD Strength
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has held close to 1.1200 as renewed concerns over US artificial-intelligence stocks weaken the Dollar's momentum.
Nordea nevertheless expects further Euro losses towards 1.08 by mid-2027, arguing that US interest-rate advantages, French fiscal uncertainty and capital flows will continue to favour the Greenback, while UBS sees scope for a recovery to 1.16.
EUR/USD Forecasts: All...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Defies Equity Sell-Off
26 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP Defies Equity Sell-Off
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to six-week highs above 1.3400 despite renewed equity-market weakness, with Sterling continuing to show resilience ahead of the UK Budget.
The Pound faces a crucial test of confidence, however, after a sharp deterioration in consumer sentiment, while investment banks remain divided over whether the Dollar's interest-rate advantage will drive GBP/USD lower into...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts