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British Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Steady as Middle East Optimism Cools

7 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK British Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Steady as Middle East Optimism Cools

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained trapped in a narrow range on Thursday as investors balanced geopolitical uncertainty against expectations for key US labour market data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3459, largely unchanged from Thursday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) held firm...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs on Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes

6 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs on Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved higher on Wednesday as a brighter market mood reduced demand for traditional safe-haven currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3478, up approximately 0.2% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) weakened during Wednesday’s session as...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: JOLTS Miss, Hormuz Hopes Weigh on USD

5 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: JOLTS Miss, Hormuz Hopes Weigh on USD

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Tuesday after fresh evidence suggested the US labour market is continuing to lose momentum. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3458, up approximately 0.2% from the start of Tuesday's session. The US Dollar (USD) weakened on Tuesday after the...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slips as Strong US ISM Data Lifts USD

4 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slips as Strong US ISM Data Lifts USD

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed to a two-week high at the start of the week before surrendering those gains in the wake of the latest manufacturing PMI releases. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3425, down almost 0.4% on the day. The safe-haven US Dollar (USD) came under pressure at the start...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: US Payrolls Could Decide 1.35 Break

3 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: US Payrolls Could Decide 1.35 Break

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) ended the week near 1.3482 after a sharp post-Federal Reserve advance, gaining around 1.2% from the previous Friday’s close. Pound Sterling was also supported by three votes for an immediate Bank of England rate hike, although GBP/USD remains below July’s 1.3558 high ahead of a crucial...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: BoE Split Fails to Confirm GBP Breakout

31 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: BoE Split Fails to Confirm GBP Breakout

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) extended its sharp recovery to around 1.3464 on Thursday evening, gaining 0.7% as softer US inflation and a dovish interpretation of the Federal Reserve’s latest decision weighed on the Dollar. Sterling received only limited support from a surprisingly divided Bank of England vote, while...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Hawkish BoE Split Offsets Softer USD

30 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Hawkish BoE Split Offsets Softer USD

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged but delivered a more hawkish vote than markets had expected. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3390, up modestly on the day and above Wednesday’s pre-Federal Reserve levels. The US...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Safe-Haven USD Demand Caps GBP Recovery

29 Jul 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Safe-Haven USD Demand Caps GBP Recovery

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained close to a three-week low on Tuesday as another bout of weakness in technology shares dampened market sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3228, slightly down from Tuesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) retained a firm footing on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gave up its early gains on Monday, with Sterling unable to build on optimism surrounding the potential for a new ceasefire in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3311, down approximately 0.1% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) initially weakened on Monday as the...

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Pound to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: Potential for GBP Retreat to 1.3250

27 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: Potential for GBP Retreat to 1.3250

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to three-week lows near 1.3300 as renewed UK fiscal concerns combined with higher energy prices and a firmer US Dollar. Attention is now firmly on the gilt market, with Sterling likely to remain vulnerable if investors question the funding of the Burnham government’s early policy...

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