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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: USD Rally Pauses, GBP Remains Under Pressure

27 Jun 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) attempted to stabilise after falling to seven-month lows below 1.3150, as the recent surge in the US Dollar paused. While Sterling found some support as Treasury yields eased and oil prices extended their decline, investors continue to favour the Dollar amid expectations of stronger US...

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish Fed Expectations Keep Pressure on GBP

25 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate experienced some volatile trading on Thursday, with sharp swings in both directions as investors reacted to a fresh batch of US economic data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3181, little changed from the levels seen at the start of the session. The US...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds as Mixed US Data Halts USD Rally

25 Jun 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate recovered above the 1.32 level on Thursday after a flurry of US economic data painted a mixed picture of the world's largest economy. Revised figures showed first-quarter GDP growth was stronger than previously estimated, while weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level in several...

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GBP/USD Outlook: US Dollar Strengthens on Higher-for-Longer Rate Expectations

24 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained under pressure on Wednesday, with the US Dollar continuing to outperform its major counterparts. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3155, down around 0.4% compared with the start of the day's session. The US Dollar (USD) continued to strengthen on...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: US Yield Surge Dominates Currency Markets

24 Jun 2026 at 2 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure near the 1.3200 level as strong US economic data and rising Treasury yields continue to underpin the Dollar. While Sterling has found support from hopes of a smoother political transition in the UK, investors remain focused on widening US-UK policy divergence and the...

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish Fed Expectations Keep US Dollar Supported

23 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as investors reacted to the latest UK purchasing managers’ index data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3224, down roughly 0.2% compared with Tuesday's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) came under selling pressure on Tuesday after fresh...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Burnham Succession Hopes Offset Strong USD

23 Jun 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered from 11-week lows near 1.3160 as hopes of a smooth leadership transition in the UK helped steady Sterling following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. Markets appeared encouraged by speculation that Andy Burnham could emerge as Labour leader without a prolonged...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Andy Burnham Focus as GBP Holds Near Multi-Week Lows

22 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded unevenly on Monday, hovering just above an 11-week low as Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as Labour leader. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3221, leaving the pairing virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) opened Monday’s European session on...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Recover After Burnham's By-Election Win?

22 Jun 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure after falling to two-month lows below 1.3200, as investors weighed a hawkish Federal Reserve against growing political uncertainty in the UK. Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has intensified speculation over the future of Prime Minister Keir...

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Pound to Dollar Outlook: Why the USD Is Winning the Central Bank Battle

19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to two-month lows near 1.3200 as investors reacted to a growing divergence between Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy expectations. While both central banks left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Federal Reserve struck a notably hawkish tone and signalled a greater...

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