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British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Presured by Weak UK Jobs Data, US-Iran Tensions

18 Aug 2026 at 11 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Presured by Weak UK Jobs Data, US-Iran Tensions

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved modestly lower on Tuesday as renewed uncertainty in the Middle East encouraged investors to seek the safety of the US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3527, slightly below Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday,...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar News, Forecast: GBP Retreats from Three-Month Best

18 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar News, Forecast: GBP Retreats from Three-Month Best

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate retreated on Tuesday after softer UK labour-market data encouraged some profit-taking following Sterling’s recent advance. GBP/USD had climbed to three-month highs above 1.3570 on Monday as weaker US economic data reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve interest-rate...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Inflation in Focus after GBP/USD Pulls Back from $1.3570

17 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Inflation in Focus after GBP/USD Pulls Back from $1.3570

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday after the latest UK labour-market data pointed to a further cooling in employment conditions. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3523, down approximately 0.2% on the day and below Monday’s three-month high above $1.3570. The Pound (GBP) came...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Forecast: Fed Doubts Lift EUR/USD to Four-Week High

17 Aug 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Forecast: Fed Doubts Lift EUR/USD to Four-Week High

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) has climbed to four-week highs above 1.1580 as fading expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike weigh on the US currency. The Euro's advance remains vulnerable, however, with European natural gas prices above €60/MWh and continued disruption through the Strait of Hormuz...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: USD Retreat Pushes GBP to Three-Month Best

17 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: USD Retreat Pushes GBP to Three-Month Best

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to three-month highs above 1.3550 as resilient UK growth, attractive yields and fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike combine to support Sterling. With US inflation continuing to moderate and retail sales weakening, markets are increasingly questioning...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Eyes 1.36 after Weak US Data

16 Aug 2026 at 11 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Eyes 1.36 after Weak US Data

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was trading close to 1.3540 at the start of the new week after Sterling reached its strongest level in around three months on Friday. GBP/USD touched 1.3560 before a limited correction, with the 1.3550 area remaining an important near-term resistance zone. Low currency-market volatility...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Outlook: Soft US Producer Prices Keep Dollar Under Pressure

13 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/USD Outlook: Soft US Producer Prices Keep Dollar Under Pressure

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to establish a clear direction on Thursday, with UK GDP, US PPI and broader risk sentiment failing to drive a decisive move. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3508, marginally higher than at the start of the session. The Pound (GBP) lacked momentum on Thursday, as...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Near 1.35 After Resilient UK GDP

13 Aug 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Near 1.35 After Resilient UK GDP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held close to 1.3500 after stronger-than-expected UK monthly GDP data offered Sterling fresh support. June growth comfortably beat forecasts, reinforcing evidence of economic resilience, although the Dollar remained steady after benign US inflation figures reduced expectations of a September...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP Beats Monthly Forecast as Dollar Holds Firm

13 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP Beats Monthly Forecast as Dollar Holds Firm

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained close to the $1.35 level on Thursday after the latest UK GDP figures pointed to resilient economic growth. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3480, down modestly on the day after briefly trading above $1.3500 earlier in the session. The Pound (GBP) received...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Carry Trades Keep GBP Near 3-Week Highs

12 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Carry Trades Keep GBP Near 3-Week Highs

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held close to three-week highs around 1.3500 as exceptionally low market volatility continues to encourage demand for higher-yielding currencies. Sterling has been one of the beneficiaries of the carry-trade environment, although Wednesday's US inflation data and renewed pressure on...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

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