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Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD Nears $1.32 ahead of Crucial US Payrolls
1 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD Nears $1.32 ahead of Crucial US Payrolls
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday, with escalating geopolitical tensions driving investors towards safer assets.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3212, having fallen by almost 0.4% over the course of the day.
The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns over oil prices prompted investors to seek the safety of the...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Why the Pound-to-Euro Hit a Two-Month Best
1 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Why the Pound-to-Euro Hit a Two-Month Best
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate pushed to a fresh two-month high on Thursday, with Sterling continuing to benefit from expectations of closer ties between the UK and the European Union.
At the time of writing, the GBP/EUR exchange rate was trading at around €1.1719, up roughly 0.2% from the start of Thursday’s session.
Sterling retained its recent momentum on Thursday as markets continued to digest Prime...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: High Yields Support GBP but Risks Build
1 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: High Yields Support GBP but Risks Build
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered to one-week highs around 1.3300 as another rise in UK yields supported Sterling while the Dollar struggled to extend its recent advance.
The British Pound's yield advantage remains an important source of support, although markets may be vulnerable to a reversal if aggressive Bank of England rate-hike expectations are scaled back.
GBP/USD Forecasts: 1-Week...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Growth, EU Brexit Reset Hopes Lift GBP
1 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Growth, EU Brexit Reset Hopes Lift GBP
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to a one-month high around 1.1700 after Sterling received a double boost from stronger UK growth and Prime Minister Andy Burnham's push for a fundamentally closer relationship with the European Union.
Upgraded GDP figures reinforced confidence in the economy, while the prospect of lower long-term UK-EU trade barriers added a potentially important structural positive...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits 1.33 as Fed Rate Expectations Collapse
30 Sep 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits 1.33 as Fed Rate Expectations Collapse
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed on Wednesday as the US Dollar came under renewed pressure following softer-than-expected inflation figures.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3281, up roughly 0.4% from Wednesday’s opening levels.
The US Dollar (USD) faced heavy selling pressure on Wednesday after the latest core PCE price index pointed to a weaker inflationary backdrop than...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Euro Rate Strengthens as UK Growth Beats Expectations
30 Sep 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rate Strengthens as UK Growth Beats Expectations
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Wednesday as the latest revision to UK economic growth offered fresh support for Sterling.
At the time of writing, the GBP/EUR exchange rate was trading at around €1.1690, up roughly 0.2% from the start of Wednesday’s session.
The Pound (GBP) found renewed demand on Wednesday after revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the UK...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound to Euro Today: GBP Higher as Eurozone Sentiment Disappoints
29 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Euro Today: GBP Higher as Eurozone Sentiment Disappoints
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate managed a modest rise on Tuesday amid disappointing Eurozone data, although the absence of fresh UK data kept gains in check.
At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1663, marking a marginal increase on the day.
The Pound (GBP) traded without a clear sense of direction on Tuesday, with a quiet UK economic calendar offering little in the way of fresh impetus for...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound-Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Hike Bets Support Dollar
29 Sep 2026 at 7 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound-Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Hike Bets Support Dollar
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped lower on Tuesday as a subdued market mood continued to favour safe-haven currencies.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3227, down approximately 0.2% from Tuesday’s opening levels.
The US Dollar (USD) edged higher on Tuesday as persistent strength in energy prices encouraged investors to favour defensive assets.
Brent crude continued to trade...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
British Pound to Euro Forecast: High UK Yields Push GBP Above 1.1650
29 Sep 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: High UK Yields Push GBP Above 1.1650
The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has climbed back above 1.1650 as elevated UK yields and fresh assurances over fiscal discipline provided Sterling with support.
Markets continue to price a high probability of a November Bank of England rate hike, although concerns remain that the combination of expensive borrowing, elevated energy costs and weaker growth will become increasingly difficult for the UK economy to...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Oil Prices, Bonds and US Payrolls
29 Sep 2026 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Oil Prices, Bonds and US Payrolls
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered towards 1.3270 after finding support close to 12-week lows around 1.3200, but Sterling remains vulnerable as markets wait for the next move in global bond and energy markets.
US yields and expectations of substantial further Federal Reserve tightening continue to favour the Dollar, although the recent rally in the US currency is showing signs of losing...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts