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GBP/USD Forecast: BoE Comments and JOLTS Data in Focus

1 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East and stronger-than-expected US data lifted the safe-haven ‘Greenback’. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3421, down more than 0.2% on the day. The safe-haven US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Monday as a...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast for This Week: Rising Yields Hold the Key for GBP/USD

1 Jun 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained on the defensive as investors focused on rising US bond yields, persistent inflation concerns and political uncertainty in the UK. While Sterling found support below the 1.3400 level, markets continue to assess whether higher US yields and a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds as Iran Deal Hopes Hit USD

30 May 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded from intraday lows as improving sentiment surrounding US-Iran negotiations weighed on the US Dollar and encouraged investors back into risk-sensitive assets. Hopes that progress could eventually lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped curb safe-haven demand for the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Softer US Growth Caps US Dollar Gains

28 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a tight range on Thursday after recovering from an earlier dip during the European session. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3424, broadly unchanged from the day’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) struggled to hold onto its earlier gains on Thursday...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Why the USD Continues to Outperform

28 May 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Admin

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower as Sterling struggled to find fresh support amid mounting concerns over higher UK energy costs, political uncertainty and a more cautious outlook for Bank of England policy. At the same time, the US Dollar continued to benefit from resilient Treasury yields and growing expectations...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Rising UK Energy Costs Keep GBP on the Defensive

27 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without clear direction on Wednesday as investors reacted to fresh optimism surrounding negotiations between the US and Iran. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3442, little changed from the start of the session. The US Dollar (USD) struggled to gain momentum...

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Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast: GBP Rally Stalls Above 1.35

27 May 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) pushed to fresh 10-day highs above 1.3500 as improving risk sentiment and hopes for progress in US-Iran negotiations weighed on the US Dollar. However, Sterling struggled to hold gains as investors remained cautious over geopolitical risks, elevated US yields and the prospect of a less dovish...

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GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Strengthens after Fresh US Action in Iran

26 May 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as renewed instability in the Middle East encouraged investors to seek shelter in safer assets. The GBP/USD exchange rate traded around $1.3480 at the time of writing, down roughly 0.2% from the start of the session as market caution intensified. The US Dollar...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Fed Expectations and UK Risks Weigh on GBP

26 May 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained under pressure as investors favoured the US Dollar amid resilient American economic data, elevated Treasury yields and fading expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. With UK political uncertainty and questions over the Bank of England’s next move lingering in the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as UK Services Sector Contracts

25 May 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back below 1.3400 after disappointing UK business confidence data reinforced concerns that higher energy costs are beginning to weigh heavily on economic activity. Sterling struggled to gain traction as investors weighed evidence of slowing UK growth against persistent inflation...

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