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British Pound to Euro Forecast: Lagarde Resignation Sends GBP to 19-Month High

30 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) climbed to fresh 19-month highs as the Euro came under pressure following ECB President Christine Lagarde's surprise resignation. Pound Sterling also benefited from a calm reaction to Chancellor John Healey's Budget, with UK gilt yields edging lower and markets maintaining strong expectations...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Falling UK Gilt Yields Lift GBP/EUR towards €1.20

29 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) left interest rates unchanged and offered little encouragement to investors expecting further monetary tightening. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1963, up modestly from Thursday's opening levels...

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British Pound to Euro Forecast: UK Budget Growth Downgrade Halts GBP Rally

29 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) retreated from 18-month highs above 1.1960 after Chancellor John Healey's Budget revealed a sharp downgrade to the UK's 2027 growth outlook. Pound Sterling held close to 1.1940 as continued Euro weakness limited the decline, but reduced fiscal headroom and the decision to defer difficult...

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Pound-to-Euro Rate Slips as OBR Cuts UK Growth Forecast to 1%

28 Oct 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate retreated from a 17-month high on Wednesday as Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget revealed a weaker outlook for UK economic growth. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at around €1.1938, having slipped from an overnight peak of €1.1957. The Pound (GBP) came under pressure...

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Pound to Euro Forecast: Best Exchange Rate in 17 Months Ahead of UK Budget

28 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Tuesday as continued concerns over France's political and fiscal outlook weighed on the single currency, although uncertainty ahead of the UK's Autumn Budget limited Sterling's gains. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1947, just below last week's 17-month high of...

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British Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP/EUR Slips as UK Autumn Budget Looms

27 Oct 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate opened the week on the back foot as uncertainty surrounding Wednesday's Autumn Budget prompted investors to adopt a cautious approach towards Sterling. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1911, down around 0.2% from Monday's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) came...

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Pound to Euro Weekly Forecast: GBP Hits 16-Month Best Ahead of UK Budget

26 Oct 2026 at 6 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has climbed to 16-month highs above 1.1950 as French debt concerns and capital inflows continue to favour Sterling. The rally now faces a crucial test from Chancellor John Healey's October 28 Budget, with investors looking for credible fiscal tightening to protect confidence in UK bonds while...

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Pound-to-Euro Forecast: French Debt Fears Keep GBP Near 1.20

25 Oct 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has held close to 17-month highs around 1.1940 as expectations of further Bank of England tightening and persistent French fiscal concerns continue to favour Sterling. ING sees scope for GBP/EUR to trade as high as 1.1960, although renewed equity-market weakness and the approaching UK Budget...

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Pound to Euro: GBP Rises as French Borrowing Costs Surge

22 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate extended its recent gains on Thursday, with mounting concerns about France's public finances continuing to weigh on the single currency. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1928, edging higher during the session and remaining within reach of the €1.2000...

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British Pound to Euro Forecast: GBP 16-Month High as BoE Rate Hike Looms

22 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) has surged to fresh 16-month highs near 1.1930 as stronger UK inflation reinforced expectations of a November Bank of England rate hike. Pound Sterling has also benefited from improving sentiment towards UK growth and continued concerns over French public finances, with investors now looking...

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