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A round up of the latest American Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Gains as Oil Nears $90 and Iran Talks Stall

11 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as renewed geopolitical uncertainty encouraged investors to favour the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3499, down slightly from Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday as hopes of a swift...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Near 3-Week Highs as USD Retreats

11 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has consolidated around the 1.3500 level after climbing to three-week highs as unexpectedly weak US employment data intensified doubts over further Federal Reserve tightening. With the Dollar Index close to two-month lows, Sterling remains well placed to extend its recovery, although...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling Forecast: US-Iran Peace Hopes Leave GBP/USD Rangebound

10 Aug 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to establish a clear trend on Monday, as uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East kept the currency pair unsettled. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3498, with the pair fluctuating since the start of the week. The US Dollar (USD) struggled for...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Euro to Dollar Weekly Forecast: EUR Hits 7-Week High as Fed Rate Doubts Grow

10 Aug 2026 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) climbed to a seven-week high above 1.1550 after a shock decline in US payrolls intensified doubts that the Federal Reserve will deliver the rate hikes previously expected by markets. With speculative Dollar positions still elevated, softer US data has increased the risk of further position...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Warsh's Fed Credibility Faces Market Test

10 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held close to 1.3500 as subdued volatility and fading expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes keep the pair trapped within recent ranges. Attention is increasingly focused on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, with investors questioning whether the central bank's hawkish rhetoric will...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

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

7 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

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...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound-Canadian Dollar Forecast: BofA Sees Near-Term CAD Weakness

6 Aug 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Canadian Dollar exchange rate (GBP/CAD) slipped to around 1.8856 on Thursday evening, trading close to its August low as firmer oil prices and caution ahead of Canada’s employment report supported the Canadian currency. Sterling struggled to benefit from a less severe contraction in UK construction, while bank forecasts...

CATEGORIES: Pound Canadian Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Australian Dollar Forecast: Strong Trade Data Supports Aussie

6 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Australian Dollar exchange rate (GBP/AUD) traded close to 1.9110 on Thursday, around 0.6% below last Friday’s close as stronger Australian economic data supported the Australian currency. Pound Sterling received some protection from an improvement in UK construction activity, although banks remain cautious over the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Australian Dollar Forecasts

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

6 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

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...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

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

5 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

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...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts