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A round up of the latest Pound Sterling forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Borrowing Costs Spark Fresh GBP/USD Volatility

8 Oct 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a six-day low on Thursday before recovering some ground as volatility across bond markets drove choppy trading in the pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3226, having edged slightly higher on the day. The Pound (GBP) struggled to find a firm footing on...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes

6 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved modestly higher on Tuesday as a brighter mood across financial markets reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3239, having edged up slightly from Tuesday’s opening level. Demand for the US Dollar (USD) eased on Tuesday...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD Nears $1.32 ahead of Crucial US Payrolls

1 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by John Cameron

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday, with escalating geopolitical tensions driving investors towards safer assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3212, having fallen by almost 0.4% over the course of the day. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday as rising geopolitical...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits 1.33 as Fed Rate Expectations Collapse

30 Sep 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed on Wednesday as the US Dollar came under renewed pressure following softer-than-expected inflation figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3281, up roughly 0.4% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) faced heavy selling pressure on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Oil Prices, Bonds and US Payrolls

29 Sep 2026 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered towards 1.3270 after finding support close to 12-week lows around 1.3200, but Sterling remains vulnerable as markets wait for the next move in global bond and energy markets. US yields and expectations of substantial further Federal Reserve tightening continue to favour the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Gains as UK Fuel Prices Hit Record High

28 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gained ground on Monday as UK diesel prices reached a record high, strengthening expectations of higher Bank of England (BoE) interest rates. However, the pair’s advance remained limited. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3265 after briefly climbing to a five-day...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD at Three-Month Low amid UK Fiscal Concerns

24 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to a three-month low on Thursday, as growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes strengthened the ‘Greenback’. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3220, having recovered slightly from a low of $1.3215 but remaining lower on the day. The US Dollar...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as Strong US PMI Boosts Dollar

23 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate extended its recent decline on Wednesday, falling to its weakest level since late July as stronger US economic data reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3280, down roughly 0.5% on the day. US Dollar (USD)...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Bounces from 7-Week Lows

23 Sep 2026 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered towards 1.3360 after briefly touching seven-week lows below 1.3330, with buyers again emerging around an important support zone. The Dollar remains underpinned by hawkish Federal Reserve rhetoric and expectations of further tightening, although markets are also pricing a...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits Two-Month Low as UK Borrowing Surges

22 Sep 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under renewed pressure on Tuesday, briefly falling to its weakest level since late July as markets digested the latest UK public borrowing figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3364. The pairing remained slightly below Tuesday’s opening levels, although it had...

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