EUR/GBP News & Analysis

Live updates, breaking news, and economic events affecting the euro pound exchange rate. Last updated: 17 Mar 2026, 08:30 GMT

Current EUR/GBP Rate

0.8642

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📅 Upcoming Events (Next 7 Days)

ZEW Economic Sentiment Index HIGH IMPACT
17 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT | Forecast: 38
CPI HIGH IMPACT
18 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT | Forecast: 100.7%
HICP HIGH IMPACT
18 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT
Inflation Rate HIGH IMPACT
18 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT | Forecast: 1.9%
Core Inflation Rate HIGH IMPACT
18 Mar 2026, 10:00 GMT | Forecast: 2.4%
ECB Buch Speech HIGH IMPACT
18 Mar 2026, 13:30 GMT
ECB Monetary Policy Statement and Press Conference HIGH IMPACT
19 Mar 2026, 13:15 GMT
Interest Rate Decision HIGH IMPACT
19 Mar 2026, 13:15 GMT
ECB Interest Rate Decision HIGH IMPACT
19 Mar 2026, 13:15 GMT | Forecast: 2.15%
ECB Press Conference HIGH IMPACT
19 Mar 2026, 13:45 GMT

⚡ High Impact News (Last 24 Hours)

FXStreet Forex • 2h ago
The EUR/GBP cross holds steady near 0.8635 during the early European session on Tuesday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decisions later on Thursday. Also, the UK employment report will be released. 
FX Daily Report • 16h ago
The EUR/GBP pair edged lower on Monday, giving up part of its earlier gains as traders remained cautious ahead of major central bank decisions later... The post EUR/GBP Slips as Traders Await Key ECB and BoE Interest Rate Decisions appeared first on FXDailyReport.Com.
FXStreet Forex • 16h ago
The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday, with EUR/GBP trimming earlier gains as traders refrain from making aggressive directional bets ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate decisions due later this week.
FXStreet Forex • 17h ago
MUFG highlights that United Kingdom (UK) rate expectations have flipped from cuts to a possible hike as the energy shock lifts inflation risks, supporting recent Pound Sterling (GBP) outperformance versus European peers.

📰 Latest EUR/GBP News

FXStreet Forex • 17 Mar 2026, 06:04 GMT HIGH IMPACT
The EUR/GBP cross holds steady near 0.8635 during the early European session on Tuesday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decisions later on Thursday. Also, the UK employment report will be released. 
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 18:59 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
The US Dollar (USD) reversed its four-day positive streak on Monday after markets assessed the United States (US) strike on Kharg Island, a strategic Iranian Oil outpost in the Persian Gulf, and warned that if Tehran continues to disrupt naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz, the US could target Oi
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FX Daily Report • 16 Mar 2026, 16:09 GMT HIGH IMPACT
The EUR/GBP pair edged lower on Monday, giving up part of its earlier gains as traders remained cautious ahead of major central bank decisions later... The post EUR/GBP Slips as Traders Await Key ECB and BoE Interest Rate Decisions appeared first on FXDailyReport.Com.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 15:44 GMT HIGH IMPACT
The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday, with EUR/GBP trimming earlier gains as traders refrain from making aggressive directional bets ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate decisions due later this week.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 15:03 GMT HIGH IMPACT
MUFG highlights that United Kingdom (UK) rate expectations have flipped from cuts to a possible hike as the energy shock lifts inflation risks, supporting recent Pound Sterling (GBP) outperformance versus European peers.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 13:24 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
Societe Generale economists note Euro area industrial production fell sharply in January despite improving PMIs and German orders.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 11:36 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
The Pound Sterling trades cautiously against its major currency peers, but 0.4% higher to near 1.3270 against the US Dollar (USD), during the European trading session on Monday.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 11:25 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
Commerzbank economists highlight that markets now price a more proactive ECB stance, with €STR forwards discounting at least one 25 basis point hike by July and nearly two by year-end, even as growth risks rise.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 09:49 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
Societe Generale economists highlight that Iran‑related energy fallout is pressuring households and growth, with limited fiscal space for large support.
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FXStreet Forex • 16 Mar 2026, 08:19 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
Societe Generale economists note that EUR/GBP has slipped below its 200‑DMA and is testing the February low near 0.8610, which may offer interim support.
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ForexLive • 15 Mar 2026, 22:34 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
U.S. and Chinese officials held what 'sources' described as constructive talks in Paris to stabilise trade ties ahead of a planned Trump–Xi summit in Beijing.Summary:U.S. and Chinese officials held “candid and constructive” trade talks in Paris.Discussions focused on stabilising the bilateral trade relationship.China may consider increasing purchases of U.S. agricultural products.U.S. officials pushed for more Chinese imports of Boeing aircraft and energy products.Rare earth supply challen...
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FXStreet Forex • 13 Mar 2026, 16:52 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
BNY’s iFlow data show heightened risk aversion, with bond buying concentrated in G10 and Eurozone debt while EM sovereigns are sold. FX flows highlight outflows from INR and EUR against demand for CNY and ZAR.
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FXStreet Forex • 13 Mar 2026, 13:23 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Nomura economists expect the Bank of England to keep rates on hold next week, highlighting that $100 Oil could add about 0.6 percentage points to UK CPI via fuel costs.
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FXStreet Forex • 13 Mar 2026, 13:16 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage notes that several current-account-surplus economies, including the Euro area, face renewed pressure from higher energy costs.
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FXStreet Forex • 13 Mar 2026, 12:40 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
TD Securities analysts expect the BoE’s cautious stance to support the US Dollar against the Pound in the near term.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is EUR/GBP moving today?

EUR/GBP movements are primarily driven by interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE), economic data releases from the Eurozone and UK economies (CPI, GDP, employment), and geopolitical events. Check our live news feed above for today's specific drivers.

How often is EUR/GBP news updated?

Our news feed is automatically updated every 15 minutes from trusted sources including Reuters, Bloomberg, and major forex news providers. Breaking rate alerts are generated instantly when significant moves (>0.5%) are detected.

What affects the EUR/GBP exchange rate?

Key factors include European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE) interest rate policies, economic data releases (Eurozone CPI, ECB interest rate decisions, GDP growth; UK CPI, BoE interest rate decisions, employment data, GDP), political events, trade balances, and market sentiment. Major announcements from ECB President and Governing Council members and BoE Governor and MPC members often trigger significant moves.