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Pound Euro Climbs to Fresh One-Year Best Exchange Rate

8 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

STORY LINK Pound Euro Climbs to Fresh One-Year Best Exchange Rate

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate climbed to a new one-year high on Wednesday, despite a quiet session with no major data releases from either the UK or the Eurozone. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1716, edging slightly higher on the day and remaining close to its strongest levels in more than 12 months. The Pound (GBP) traded without a firm direction on Wednesday, with an empty UK economic...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Support USD

8 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Support USD

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate ticked downwards on Wednesday, with escalating tensions in the Middle East prompting a risk-off market mood. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was holding around $1.3339, down marginally on the day. The US Dollar (USD) enjoyed modest gains on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East continued to intensify. Earlier in the week, shipping vessels came under fire in the Strait of...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses

8 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed to a 20-day high above 1.3400 as calm market conditions and subdued volatility encouraged demand for higher-yielding currencies. With the Dollar consolidating after its recent rally and Sterling continuing to benefit from easing UK political uncertainty, investors have become more willing to rebuild long Pound positions. GBP/USD Forecasts: 20-Day High The Pound to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Outperforms as EUR Struggles for Momentum

8 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Outperforms as EUR Struggles for Momentum

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to a fresh 12-month high near 1.1720 as Sterling continued to benefit from subdued market volatility, easing political uncertainty and lingering pressure on the Euro. Investors remain increasingly comfortable with the UK's political transition, while expectations that the European Central Bank may proceed cautiously with further rate hikes have limited support for the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/EUR Outlook: Political Calm Helps Pound Extend Gains Against the Euro

8 Jul 2026 at 3 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/EUR Outlook: Political Calm Helps Pound Extend Gains Against the Euro

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate briefly climbed to a fresh one-year high on Tuesday, before quickly trimming its gains. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1704, having earlier peaked at €1.1715. The Pound (GBP) remained supported on Tuesday, despite a lack of notable UK economic releases leaving Sterling with little fresh domestic impetus. Recent gains in the Pound have been driven by easing...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar

7 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday, slipping back after striking a near three-week high overnight, as a deterioration in risk appetite pressured the pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3371, down from an overnight peak of $1.3398. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday, recouping part of Monday evening’s losses, as renewed Middle East tensions pushed investors...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally

7 Jul 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained close to two-week highs around 1.3340 as investors continued to reassess the outlook for the US Dollar following last week's disappointing labour market report. Although weaker payrolls data has tempered expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, the Dollar remains well supported by relatively high US yields and resilient investor demand. GBP/USD Forecasts:...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

British Pound to Euro Forecast: Short Covering Continues to Support GBP

7 Jul 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK British Pound to Euro Forecast: Short Covering Continues to Support GBP

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) remained close to 12-month highs around 1.1680 as Sterling continued to benefit from improving market sentiment and the unwinding of long-held bearish positions. While attention is increasingly turning towards the Labour leadership process and the composition of an expected Andy Burnham government, investors have so far taken comfort from the prospect of an orderly political...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: ISM Services and UK Politics Leave Pound Sterling Flat

6 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: ISM Services and UK Politics Leave Pound Sterling Flat

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Monday, as easing UK political concerns and renewed dip-buying in the US Dollar (USD) left the pairing without a clear direction. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3352, virtually unchanged on the day. The US Dollar found some support on Monday as US markets reopened after the extended Independence Day break. The ‘Greenback’...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Euro Rises Despite Upbeat German Data

6 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Euro Rises Despite Upbeat German Data

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate ticked higher on Monday, as the Euro (EUR) struggled to benefit from a stronger-than-expected rebound in German factory orders. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1686, marginally higher on the day. The Euro lost ground on Monday, even after Germany’s latest factory orders figures came in above expectations. Factory orders in the Eurozone’s largest economy...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

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