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Pound to Euro Stalls

12 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) traded in a narrow range on Thursday as investors digested the UK’s latest growth figures, leaving the pair confined below the €1.15 threshold. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was hovering around €1.1485, little changed from the start of the session. The Pound struggled to gain traction following the release of preliminary fourth-quarter GDP data. Figures from the Office...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Resilient as Markets Turn Risk-Positive

12 Feb 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged higher on Thursday, brushing aside disappointing UK growth figures as improving global risk appetite weighed on the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3644, roughly 0.2% higher on the day. Sterling managed to hold its ground despite the release of softer-than-expected UK GDP data. Figures showed the British economy expanded...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Strong US Payrolls Cap GBP Below 1.37

12 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped back below 1.37 after stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls reinforced Federal Reserve caution and lifted US yields. While Sterling remains supported by easing political tensions at home, firmer US labour market data has stalled the recent GBP/USD advance and refocused attention on Fed rate expectations. GBP/USD Forecast: Below 1.37 According to UoB;...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: March BoE Cut Priced In After GDP Miss

12 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) pushed towards 1.1500 before paring gains after softer-than-expected UK GDP data reinforced expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in March. While immediate fears of a leadership challenge to Prime Minister Starmer have eased for now, fragile growth momentum and rising rate-cut bets leave Sterling vulnerable despite its recent rebound in global markets. GBP/EUR Forecasts:...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

Pound to Euro Rises on Ukraine Tensions

11 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) strengthened on Wednesday, with Sterling proving resilient despite lingering UK political uncertainty while renewed Russia-related tensions weighed on the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1510, up almost 0.4% on the session. The Pound advanced against the Euro even as doubts persisted over the stability of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Retreats After Upbeat US Jobs Report

11 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower on Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report triggered a rebound in the US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering near 1.3657, easing back from an earlier session high of 1.3707 as the Greenback regained momentum. The US Dollar initially opened on a softer footing but reversed course sharply following the release of January’s non-farm...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Above $1.37 Ahead of High Risk NFP

11 Feb 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is trading above 1.3700 as a softer US dollar offsets lingering UK political risk, with markets turning their focus to the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report. Sterling has drawn support from easing gilt yields and stabilising risk sentiment, but the next directional move in GBP/USD is likely to hinge on whether US labour market data reinforces or challenges expectations for...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP Rebound as Starmer "Avoids Exit"

11 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has rebounded from two-week lows below 1.1450 as immediate fears of a leadership crisis around Prime Minister Keir Starmer eased, helping Sterling recover alongside a sharp pullback in UK bond yields. While political tensions remain elevated ahead of February’s by-election and May’s local elections, stabilising gilt markets and firmer UK retail data have allowed GBP/EUR to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Drifts Near $1.36

10 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to gain momentum on Tuesday, with renewed political uncertainty in the UK weighing on Sterling sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3679, down close to 0.2% on the session as investors remained cautious. The Pound stayed on the back foot as markets continued to digest a turbulent period for the UK government. Confidence was shaken by the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

UK Political Risk Weighs on Pound to Euro

10 Feb 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) drifted lower on Tuesday as persistent political uncertainty in the UK continued to weigh on Sterling sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1464, down roughly 0.2% on the session as investors remained cautious. The Pound traded on the defensive throughout the day as questions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership lingered. Confidence in...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts