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Pound Sterling Dips Against Euro and Dollar on Weak UK GDP

11 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dipped to just below 1.3540 from above 1.3560 with the Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate back below the 1.1600 level from 1.1615. UK GDP contracted 0.1% for May compared with consensus forecasts of 0.1% growth for the month and followed the April decline of 0.3%. The services sector disappointed expectations with only a 0.1% gain for the month. There was also a 0.9%...

CATEGORIES: Pound Sterling Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: "1.170-1.175 Area for Now"

11 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

Evidence of on-going Federal Reserve resistance to interest rate cuts has supported the dollar with markets continuing to monitor trade developments closely. The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate was unable to move above 1.1750 on Thursday and retreated to test the 1.1700 area around the US open. According to ING; “barring major surprises in the details of the deal, EUR/USD may stay attached to the 1.170-1.175...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: "GBP’s Medium-term Trend Remains Bullish"

11 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate avoided a further test of support below 1.3550 on Wednesday, but failed to hold the 1.3600 level on Thursday and was held near 1.3580. On a short-term view, UoB commented; “Momentum indicators are still mostly flat, and we continue to expect sideways trading. Expected range for today: 1.3570/1.3635.” According to Scotiabank; “the GBP’s medium-term trend remains bullish...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Below 1.16 as UK Economy Shrinks

11 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) pared recent gains to trade under 1.16 after the latest UK economic data released showed a second month of GDP decline. UK economic output shrank again in May, slipping 0.1% on the month and surprising markets that had expected a small rebound. The back-to-back monthly declines, following April’s 0.3% drop, have intensified fears that the country could be heading toward...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Brazilian Real Slides as Trump Punishes Brazil with 50% Tariffs

10 Jul 2025 at 7 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Brazilian Real posted heavy losses on Wednesday after President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports to the US. The Dollar to Real (USD/BRL) exchange rate jumped to 5-week highs around 5.60 from 5.44 ahead of the announcement. At this stage, global ramifications have been limited, but there will be further announcements over the next few days with markets wary over an escalation in trade...

CATEGORIES: American Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Euro Wobbles as Tariff Speculation Swirls

10 Jul 2025 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) wavered in a narrow range on Thursday as markets responded to the latest news and speculation around US tariffs. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1590, having fluctuated in a tight range. The Euro (EUR) was subdued on Thursday, held in check by a pickup in risk appetite that dented demand for traditionally safer assets. As investors grew more optimistic,...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pares Gains as US Jobless Claims Bolster Dollar

10 Jul 2025 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate was trapped in a narrow range despite Thursday’s upbeat market mood. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately 1.35654, showing losses of 0.24%. Before the US jobless claims data release, the US Dollar (USD) had faced headwinds on Thursday, weakening against a number of its major peers as multiple factors weighed on the currency. Improved market sentiment...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Euro Forecast: Scope to Strengthen to 1.19 by 2026

10 Jul 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

Pound Shows Some Trade Backbone, but Lose-Lose Scenario on UK Budget Stresses? The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate found support around 1.1570 on Tuesday and rallied to just above 1.16. The immediate focus will be on US-EU trade talks while the UK budget outlook will be an important underlying focus. UBS still sees scope for GBP/EUR to strengthen to 1.19 at the end of 2025. MUFG, however, expects medium-term...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: Fed Changes to Drive EUR/USD Gains Above 1.20

9 Jul 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) dipped to 10-day lows just below 1.1700 on Tuesday before trading just above this level. Tariff developments will remain a key short-term focus while the issue of Federal Reserve personnel and independence could have huge dollar implications. UoB sees a significant shift; “The EUR strength from late last month has ended. While there has been no significant increase in downward...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to US Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Faces Critical Tests Ahead

9 Jul 2025 at 10 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipped to 2-week lows at 1.3530 on Tuesday before recovering ground, but failed to hold above 1.3600 and traded just below this level. Sustained losses below 1.3550 would trigger fresh speculation that the Pound has peaked. According to UoB; “Downward momentum continues to build, albeit not by much. That said, the likelihood of GBP dropping to 1.3510 is increasing. Overall,...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts