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Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD at Three-Month Low amid UK Fiscal Concerns

24 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a three-month low on Thursday, as growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes strengthened the ‘Greenback’. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3220, having recovered slightly from a low of $1.3215 but remaining lower on the day. The US Dollar...

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Pound to US Dollar Forecast: GBP/ Hits 12-Week Low as Fed Rate Bets Surge

24 Sep 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slumped to 12-week lows around 1.3250 after exceptionally strong US business surveys reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. The break below 1.3300 has weakened Sterling's technical position, while the Dollar continues to draw support from rising US yields and...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as Strong US PMI Boosts Dollar

23 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate extended its recent decline on Wednesday, falling to its weakest level since late July as stronger US economic data reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3280, down roughly 0.5% on the day. US Dollar (USD)...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Bounces from 7-Week Lows

23 Sep 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered towards 1.3360 after briefly touching seven-week lows below 1.3330, with buyers again emerging around an important support zone. The Dollar remains underpinned by hawkish Federal Reserve rhetoric and expectations of further tightening, although markets are also pricing a...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits Two-Month Low as UK Borrowing Surges

22 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under renewed pressure on Tuesday, briefly falling to its weakest level since late July as markets digested the latest UK public borrowing figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3364. The pairing remained slightly below Tuesday’s opening levels, although it had...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Hawkish Fed Keeps USD Risks Tilted Higher

22 Sep 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered towards 1.3390 after once again finding support below 1.3350, with a pullback in energy prices taking some of the momentum out of the US Dollar. Pound Sterling remains vulnerable, however, as markets continue to price a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and investors await fresh...

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GBP/USD Forecast: UK Fiscal Concerns Put Pound Sterling in Focus

21 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained subdued on Monday as the impact of last week’s central bank decisions continued to shape the pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3387, having slipped marginally on the day. The Pound (GBP) struggled to find a clear direction on Monday, with the absence of...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Can GBP Recover from Seven-Week Lows?

21 Sep 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slumped to seven-week lows below 1.3350 as diverging Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy expectations favour the US currency. The Fed raised rates to 4.00% and retained a hawkish stance, while the BoE held at 3.75%, leaving Sterling vulnerable if markets further scale back...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Pushes GBP/USD to 7-Week Lows

20 Sep 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to seven-week lows around 1.3365 after contrasting Federal Reserve and Bank of England decisions strengthened the Dollar's interest-rate advantage. The Fed raised rates and signalled that further tightening remains likely, while the BoE held at 3.75%, leaving Sterling under...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Swings after Fed Hike and BoE Hold

17 Sep 2026 at 11 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate experienced a volatile session on Thursday as the latest interest rate decisions from the US and UK central banks sent ripples through currency markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3380, little changed from the start of the day after earlier dropping to a seven-week...

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