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Pound to Euro Hits Best Exchange Rate in 28 Months

7 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EUR/USD Forecast: Analysts Slash 12-Month Target to 1.12

5 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) traded near 1.1204 on Monday afternoon, down around 0.4% as concerns over French government finances weighed on the single currency. Weaker US employment figures have failed to produce a lasting Euro recovery, with ING warning of further losses and Rabobank cutting its forecasts despite the softer American data. EUR/USD Forecasts: ING warns of 1.10 risk ING expects EUR/USD to...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Exchange Rate Recovers as Stronger UK Services Data Supports Pound

5 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Monday as changing sentiment kept the currency pair volatile. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3226, edging lower on the day but remaining above its earlier low of $1.3192. The US Dollar (USD) began the week on a firmer footing, with a risk-averse tone across markets driving demand for the safe-haven currency. Concerns over the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts