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Pound Euro Holds Firm

14 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound Euro Holds Firm

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained resilient on Tuesday, despite warnings from Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey over the UK’s sluggish economic growth. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1731, sitting marginally higher across the day. The Pound (GBP) was subdued on Tuesday as a range of competing influences left Sterling lacking a clear trend. The currency came under some...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Sell-Off Pushes GBP Off 12-Month Highs

14 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Bond Sell-Off Pushes GBP Off 12-Month Highs

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) eased back from 12-month highs near 1.1750 as a sharp rise in UK government bond yields and renewed geopolitical tensions prompted investors to lock in recent Sterling gains. Although the Pound remains well supported by improving political sentiment, markets are becoming increasingly sensitive to any signs of fiscal stress ahead of Andy Burnham's expected arrival in Downing...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls

14 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held above the 1.3400 level despite renewed Middle East tensions lifting oil prices and supporting the US Dollar. Sterling remained relatively resilient as investors balanced geopolitical risks against growing doubts over how much further the Dollar can rally, with attention now turning to key US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Safe-Haven Demand Supports Dollar amid US-Iran Conflict

13 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Safe-Haven Demand Supports Dollar amid US-Iran Conflict

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped at the beginning of Monday's session as renewed fighting in the Middle East encouraged demand for the safe-haven US Dollar (USD), although Sterling later recovered part of its initial decline. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3388 after rebounding from an overnight low of $1.3369. The US Dollar edged higher at the start of the week after fresh...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Eases as Risk-Off Mood Hits GBP

13 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound to Euro Eases as Risk-Off Mood Hits GBP

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate came under pressure at the start of the week as renewed geopolitical tensions encouraged investors to reduce exposure to risk-sensitive currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1714, down approximately 0.2% from Monday's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) struggled to gain traction on Monday as a more cautious market mood left Sterling on the back...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Fed Outlook Continues to Support USD

13 Jul 2026 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Fed Outlook Continues to Support USD

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has stabilised above the 1.1400 level, but the US Dollar continues to enjoy firm underlying support as investors scale back expectations of a prolonged period of Dollar weakness. Although recent geopolitical tensions have boosted demand for safe-haven assets, markets remain primarily focused on the resilience of the US economy and whether the Federal Reserve will ultimately need...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Chancellor Choice Could Drive GBP

13 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Chancellor Choice Could Drive GBP

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has climbed to fresh 12-month highs above 1.1740 as Sterling continues to benefit from strong yield support, subdued market volatility and the unwinding of long-held bearish positions. With Andy Burnham expected to be confirmed as Prime Minister later this month, investors are increasingly turning their attention from the leadership transition itself to the composition of the new...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Fiscal Credibility Key to GBP's Next Move

13 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Fiscal Credibility Key to GBP's Next Move

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held close to three-week highs near 1.3450 as investors continued to welcome signs of political stability following Andy Burnham's unopposed path to the Labour leadership. While Sterling has benefited from easing political uncertainty and a squeeze in bearish positions, analysts remain divided over whether the rally can continue against a Dollar supported by resilient US...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Firm Despite USD Recovery

10 Jul 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Firm Despite USD Recovery

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back from 20-day highs near 1.3400 as renewed Middle East tensions encouraged investors to rotate back into the US Dollar. Despite the pullback, Sterling remained relatively resilient, with markets continuing to favour the Pound on improving UK sentiment while awaiting fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. GBP/USD Forecasts: 3-Week Highs The Pound to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts