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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Gains but BoE, Fed Divergence Looms

20 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Gains but BoE, Fed Divergence Looms

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has entered a new political era after surging to two-month highs above 1.3550 before easing back towards 1.3450. With Andy Burnham set to become Prime Minister on July 20th, markets are closely watching Cabinet appointments, particularly the choice of Chancellor, as investors assess whether...

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British Pound: Sterling Rallies on Sentiment Boost, GBP/USD Hits Two-Month Highs

19 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK British Pound: Sterling Rallies on Sentiment Boost, GBP/USD Hits Two-Month Highs

The British Pound has benefited from a significant improvement in sentiment this week, while the US Dollar has struggled to gain traction as expectations for Federal Reserve policy have shifted. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-month highs near 1.3550 before correcting back towards 1.3500 as markets digested...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Profit-Taking Follows Mahmood-Fuelled Sterling Rally

16 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Profit-Taking Follows Mahmood-Fuelled Sterling Rally

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday after the escalating conflict between the US and Iran prompted investors to pull back from riskier assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3499, down around 0.3% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) traded higher on Thursday, benefiting from renewed...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Tests 1.34 as Mixed US Economic Data Clouds Fed Outlook

16 Jul 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Tests 1.34 as Mixed US Economic Data Clouds Fed Outlook

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded towards the 1.3400 level after a mixed batch of US economic data failed to extend the US Dollar's recent gains. Headline US retail sales rose 0.2% in June, matching expectations, while the closely watched control group increased a stronger-than-expected 0.5%, pointing to...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP, US Retail Sales in Focus for GBP/USD

15 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP, US Retail Sales in Focus for GBP/USD

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate continued to edge higher on Wednesday, building on the previous session's rally as investors further pared back expectations for additional Federal Reserve policy tightening. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3401, unchanged from Wednesday's opening...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Weaker US Inflation Cuts Fed Rate Hike Bets

15 Jul 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Weaker US Inflation Cuts Fed Rate Hike Bets

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed back above 1.3400 after softer-than-expected US inflation data prompted investors to scale back expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Although geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to underpin the Dollar, the benign inflation report triggered a sharp fall in...

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges vs Dollar after US Inflation Miss

14 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges vs Dollar after US Inflation Miss

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate advanced strongly on Tuesday after softer US inflation figures prompted investors to scale back expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3416, up approximately 0.5% from the opening levels of Tuesday's...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls

14 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held above the 1.3400 level despite renewed Middle East tensions lifting oil prices and supporting the US Dollar. Sterling remained relatively resilient as investors balanced geopolitical risks against growing doubts over how much further the Dollar can rally, with attention now turning to...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Safe-Haven Demand Supports Dollar amid US-Iran Conflict

13 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Safe-Haven Demand Supports Dollar amid US-Iran Conflict

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped at the beginning of Monday's session as renewed fighting in the Middle East encouraged demand for the safe-haven US Dollar (USD), although Sterling later recovered part of its initial decline. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3388 after rebounding from an...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Fiscal Credibility Key to GBP's Next Move

13 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Fiscal Credibility Key to GBP's Next Move

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held close to three-week highs near 1.3450 as investors continued to welcome signs of political stability following Andy Burnham's unopposed path to the Labour leadership. While Sterling has benefited from easing political uncertainty and a squeeze in bearish positions, analysts...

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